Synopsis
The Origin and Significance of the Great Pyramid is a book written by C. Staniland Wake that delves into the mystery surrounding the construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza. The book explores the theories and beliefs surrounding the purpose and origin of the pyramid, which is considered to be one of the most remarkable structures ever built by humans. Wake examines the various hypotheses put forward by historians and scholars over the years and provides a detailed analysis of the pyramid's design, construction, and symbolism. The book also explores the possible astronomical significance of the pyramid and its alignment with the stars. Wake's work is a fascinating study of one of the most enduring mysteries of human history, and it offers readers a unique insight into the ancient world and the beliefs and practices of the people who built the Great Pyramid.1882. Theories on the origin and significance of the Great Pyramid. Contents: The astronomical theory; Early Egyptian civilization; The tomb theory; The religious theory; Seth and serpent worship; Note on the coffer in the �������King's Chamber;������� Appendices.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Présentation de l'éditeur
In this classic of Pyramidology, C. Staniland Wake attempts to answer the questions: who actually built the pyramids, and why? He rejects the conventional theory that they were tombs, and explores astronomical and religious motivations for their construction instead. I was led to the conclusion that the builders of the Great Pyramid intended to perpetuate certain scientific ideas, and, moreover, that they had a religious motive in its erection. There is little doubt, indeed, that it is a monument of Sabaism—the worship of the heavenly host, which had a wide extension in the ancient world, and with which "Serpent worship" was intimately connected. The importance of the Great Pyramid as a religico-scientific structure is still further increased if, as is not improbable, it was intended to mark the substitution of an astronomy based on the passage of the sun through the twelve signs of the Zodiac for the lunar astronomy which preceded it.
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