Lost Star of Myth and Time
by Walter Cruttenden
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Book Reviews of Lost Star of Myth and Time
Book Review: Intriguing Hypothesis Seeks Scientific Proof
Summary: 5 Stars
Walter Cruttendon has done a vast amount of research on the subjects of ancient and modern astronomy, scientific findings of extinct cultures, and the many surviving myths and legends of the past. From these studies the author developed unique insights. His perspective of the earth, time, and its place in space ... is a very fascinating reading experience. His hypothesis is based on connections he has made from ancient and modern astronomical and scientific discoveries. He noted one main distinguishing difference between ancient and modern man is the concept of time. Modern man is obsessed with a linear focus - seeming to view events and discoveries on the basis of evolution, going from the simpler to more complex level. Ancient cultures however, viewed time as cyclical, even the Old Testament speaks of a time and season for every purpose and event. The ancient Babylonians, the Egyptians who built the pyramids, the shamans of the Hopi Indians of North America, the Mayan Indians of Central America, and the oldest civilization in the world which existed in India - all had an obsession with time. They demonstrated this knowledge by tracking the stars in the heavens and leaving monuments which are often records of their discoveries. Noting the abundant scientific evidence for the cyclical nature of many biological, physiological, and chemical life processes ... the author noted that ancient people had recognized patterns and cycles of the stars and its causes. The author describes how modern scientists view the concept called "celestial motion of precession" and its causes. The author provides detailed explanations why his view supports what the ancient Arabic, Sumerian, Mithraic, and Vedic traditions hinted at ... that our sun is influenced by another star. This other star (or sun) could affect many aspects of life on earth through its orbital cycle, gravitational pull and magnetic energies. This other star could be the cause of the cyclical nature of many natural events from the ancient past, the modern present, and future life on earth.
The author obviously loves his subject and does a phenomenal job of sharing his knowledge and deep insights. He has a wonderful grasp of the science of astronomy. He lucidly explains and describes difficult concepts and ideas on this subject. Each suspense filled chapter is an adventurous read which unfolds fascinating ancient scientific knowledge of astronomical observations comparing it to the modern scientific view. The author includes a very helpful glossary for complicated terms and unfamiliar concepts. He provides a wonderful bibliography referenced by footnotes in each chapter where supporting data and the ideas can be verified by any curious reader. There is a terrific appendix with eight sections which is an added bonus that includes otherwise difficult to obtain information. The author created the four tiered Galileo Awards each with a substantial monetary award attached, in order to challenge the scientific community to provide the scientific evidence required to prove once and for all ... the existence of the binary twin associated with our sun. I give 10 stars to this book as recommendation for anyone interested in ancient cultures, myths, and astronomy.
Erika Borsos (erikab93)
Book Review: The great cycle of the ages
Summary: 5 Stars
This intriguing book builds a case for a cyclical theory of history, where the great year of the precession of the equinox is considered the key to understanding the cosmos. The author frequently refers to, and builds upon, the work of Santillana & von Dechend, Graham Hancock, Robert Bauval, Richard Thompson, Zecharia Sitchin, Charles Hapgood and many other modern and ancient writers.
Lost Star provides evidence for an alternative theory of history based on ancient science that claims that our solar system revolves around a companion star in a 24 000 year cycle. As it does, the earth moves through the electromagnetic field of another star that causes subtle changes in consciousness over large periods of time. This vast celestial motion affects all life. At some stages, the influence is positive and leads to golden ages while at others it is negative, leading to civilizational collapse.
The chapter Cycle Of The Ages defines the precession phenomenon and investigates its definitions in Greek, Egyptian, Biblical and Indian lore. The next chapter provides the background on the standard explanation, the perspectives of the ancients, the meaning of the Zodiac and hints of a companion star in ancient sources, whilst the following one investigates lunisolar theory versus the binary hypothesis.
Chapter 5 is devoted to speculation on what the sun's companion star might be, considering various objects like black holes, brown dwarfs and dead stars. It also considers the possibility that Sirius, Indra and Nibiru might be one and the same, while introducing the effect of distant influences like those emanating from the Pleiades. The next chapter more comprehensively explores cosmic influences on consciousness with reference to cutting edge research in the field.
In the chapter Wisdom of the Stones, the author discusses pyramids, dolmens, standing stones, stone circles, megalithic structures and ley lines as possible energy receivers and transmitters devised by the ancients. The last 2 chapters look at further evidence and the implications of a cyclical interpretation of history.
The main text is interspersed with supplementary text blocks highlighting specific subjects with photographs and illustrations. This thought provoking book concludes with an appendix, footnotes arranged by chapter and a thorough index. Lost Star is a great synthesis of the work of the authors mentioned in the introductory paragraph plus it contains much that is new and original. I highly recommend it to those interested in mankind's unknown past, alternative history and the study of consciousness.
Book Review: Lost Star of Myth and TIme
Summary: 5 Stars
I found this book to be filled with thought provoking and fascinating theories that weaved astronomy, archeology, physics and history together. The primary idea in this book is that the approximate 26,000 year cycle of the precession of the Earths axis, (which is suppose to be caused by the Moon and Suns pull), is really caused by an elliptical orbit which our sun and entire solar system travels along, while orbiting an unknown star or planetary body. Mr Cruttenden offers a nice serving of formulas & calculations to support his theory. This orbit after an adjustment for acceleration, is actually 24,000 years, and is mentioned repeatedly in ancient cultures, that were obsessed with the stars and constellations, and especially, the precession of the equinox through the zodiac.
Being an armchair and backyard astronomer with a semi-professional telescope, and having a great interest in the nature of the Cosmos, I have found this book offers a new way to look at the sky above us, in addition to all the information available from modern science. However, although space may seem above us, really the forces in space are all around us. In addition to his precession theory, Mr. Cruttenden discusses the effects of the magnetic fields of stars, upon the brain, and how this could affect behavior, both good and bad, all over the planet, and consequently entire civilizations. He backs this up magnetic field theory with research done at UCLA.
It may be that Walter Cruttenden has discovered a bridge between oriental and western astronomy, and opened a door to a new area of knowledge, that will show a more vital and intimate connection between humankind and the Cosmos we live in.
There is also a wonderful companion DVD available called "The Great Year", that I purchased, which graphically demonstrates the primary theory in this book and discusses ancient cultures and their understanding of the precession of the equinox. It is magnificently narrated by renowned actor James Earl Jones, the
voice of Darth Vader in Star Wars. Ironically if the information in this book is proven to be true, it may be that "The Force IS With Us Always", after all is said and done.
It just goes through 24,000 year cycles in our corner of the Milky Way Galaxy where we live.
Book Review: Interesting and not too technical
Summary: 5 Stars
This book gives a very unique interpretation of human history. It says that many ancient civilizations, even before the Egyptians, believed that the heavens ran on cycles, some lasting tens of thousands of years.
The ancient Hindus called their ages "yugas." Their cycle starts with a Golden Age, then a Silver, Bronze and Iron Age, where civilizations became less and less sophisticated. Consider mankind's journey from, say, Ancient Egypt to the Dark Ages. Then the cycle reverses itself, and humanity becomes more and more sophisticated, culturally and technologically (good news; humanity is now on the upslope).
The author asserts that Earth is part of a binary star system, and that the two stars have a cycle of 24,000 years. Precession of the equinox is due to this solar companion, not due to a wobble in the Earth's orbit. When the two stars are closer together, human civilization becomes more sophisticated. When they are farther apart, mankind declines, and loses much ancient wisdom.
Many stars make "noise" of some sort, whether it's by emitting radio waves, other electromagnetic energy or visible light. If a star is really that close to Earth, it should not be hard to find. Just because it has not yet been found, does not mean that it does not exist.
Another possible cause for mankind's historical cycles is that, in its travels through the galaxy, Earth enters, and leaves, fields of electromagnetic energy. It's been scientifically proven that electromagnetic energy can have noticeable effects on the human brain.
There are plenty of things in this book to rattle one's worldview. It's interesting, it's not too technical, and I enjoyed reading it.
Book Review: An Important Idea Worth Considering
Summary: 5 Stars
A well researched and thought provoking book. Definitely worth reading. Ties together the ideas of ascending and descending cycles of civilization (like the Greek Golden, Silver, Bronze and Iron ages) with a plausible explanation: the Sun plus Solar System revolving around a dual star causing the Earth to move closer to and further from sources of electromagnetic radiation. Convincing scientific evidence is provided for:
1)Ancient civilizations were more advanced than more recent ones, before the Dark Ages. Consider: Rome -> Greece -> Egypt -> Akkad -> Sumeria. And this trend existed all over the world.
2)"Precession of Equinoxes" as caused by luni-solar induced wobble of axis is not as good an explanation as Sun revolving around another star in a Binary System. For example, other objects in solar system are not seen to precess around the Earth, which would happen if Earth were wobbling relative to Solar System. Also rate of precession is observed to be steadily increasing -- consistent with elliptical orbit of the Sun around another star, heading towards perihelion, but not with the local wobble theory. A Binary System for Sun also helps to explain numerous other anomalies of Solar System, such as missing angular momentum of Sun and abrupt drop off in Solar System matter.
3)How electromagnetic radiation affects human consciousness.
Also highlights:
1)Nearly universal presence of myths around the world talking about Precession, Binary System and Cyclical history.
2)Presence of so many large monolithic stone structures around the world with detail astronomical alignment. These really cannot be explained as the product of primitive societies.