M.J. Rose

We’re curious, does anyone have a theory about the mystery of the horned human skulls? Are they a hoax? Extraterrestrial? Belonging to an ancient race of kingly giants?

THE HORNED HUMAN SKULLS (from Mythic-Mysteries-Miscellany)

Discovered: 1880s

Sayre is a borough in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, 59 miles northwest of Scranton.  The exact year is not clear, but during the 1880s a large burial mound was discovered in Sayre.  It was reported that a group of Americans uncovered several strange human skulls and bones.  The skeletons belonged to anatomically normal men with the exception of bony projections located about two inches above the eyebrows.  It appeared that the skulls had horns.  The bones were characterized as giant, as they were representative of people over seven feet tall.  Scientists estimated that the bodies had been buried around A.D. 1200. The archeological discovery was made by a reputable group of antiquarians, including Dr. G.P. Donehoo, the Pennsylvania state dignitary of the Presbyterian Church; A.B. Skinner, of the American Investigating Museum; and W.K.Morehead, of Phillips Academy, Andover, Massachusetts.

It was not the first time that gigantic horned skulls have been unearthed in North America.  During the 19th century, similar skulls were discovered near Wellsville, New York and in a mining village close to El Paso, Texas.  At one time in history, human horns were used as signs of kingship.  Alexander the Great was depicted with horns on some of his coins.  In Moses’ time, horns were a symbol of authority and power.  Many gods, including Yahweh, have been depicted with horns.  According to historical accounts, the Sayre bones were allegedly sent to the American Investigating Museum in Philadelphia.  However, the artifacts were stolen and never seen again.  Apparent pictures of the skulls do exist, but many people claim the discovery to be a hoax.  Many websites suggest that the objects are of extraterrestrial origin.

Happy New Year! We’ve finally made it to 2012. Now for the countdown to December 21! Will all the hoopla end in a fizzle like the infamous Y2K? Will humanity encounter a giant spiritual boost in the form of mass higher vibrations? Will the continents crack apart and fall into the boiling sea? Your guess is as good as ours, but for now, here is a very level-headed piece about this mysterious year:

Is 2012 the end of the world as we know it?

By Matthew Restall and Amara Solari

The last New Year’s Day in human history is here.

You may not believe so, but millions do. They’re convinced that ancient Maya priests calculated Dec. 21, 2012, as the end of the world as we know it. These claims and warnings, prognostications and reassurances are on bookstore shelves, on Web sites, in museum exhibits and in tourist promotions. The global doomsday industry even has a name — 2012ology.

Apocalyptic anxiety is, if anything, reassuringly familiar. This most recent phenomenon taps into a well-established tradition in our society. Just this past year, religious broadcaster Harold Camping took two swings at predicting doomsday, pinpointing one date in May and, when the world emerged unscathed, one in October.

What makes 2012ology different is the starring role it gives to the ancient Maya…

For the complete article click here to go to The Washington Post.

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