History of Religions

Summary

This video explores the fascinating connections between astrology, ancient mythologies, and religious symbolism, particularly focusing on sun gods and messianic figures. It illustrates how various cultures, from the Egyptians to early Christians, shared similar motifs, such as virgin births, resurrections, and the number 12, all reflecting the sun's journey through the zodiac. The script argues that many biblical stories, including that of Jesus, are astrological allegories derived from ancient traditions. By examining these celestial and mythological parallels, the video highlights how religious stories are rooted in the natural cycles of the sun, influencing spiritual beliefs across different cultures.

Takeaways

• 😀 The sun has been revered by civilizations since 10,000 BC, seen as a life-giving force essential for survival.
• 😀 The stars were tracked by ancient cultures to predict events like eclipses, full moons, and to categorize constellations.
• 😀 The zodiac cross is one of the oldest symbols, representing the sun's passage through 12 constellations over a year.
• 😀 The concept of anthropomorphizing celestial bodies led to myths where the sun was seen as a god, such as Horus in ancient Egypt.
• 😀 Numerous cultures, including Egyptians, Greeks, and Persians, feature solar messiahs with shared traits such as virgin births and resurrection on December 25th.
• 😀 The birth of Jesus shares similarities with other sun gods, including the star in the east, the virgin birth, and his 12 disciples.
• 😀 The story of Jesus' birth is astrological, with the star in the east pointing to the sunrise on December 25th, symbolizing the birth of the sun.
• 😀 The Virgin Mary is symbolized by the constellation Virgo, and Bethlehem is connected to the 'house of bread' symbolism, referencing the harvest period.
• 😀 December 22nd to 25th marks the sun's lowest point in the sky, symbolizing its death and resurrection after three days, mirroring the resurrection stories of sun gods.
• 😀 Jesus' 12 disciples represent the 12 constellations of the zodiac, highlighting the sun's journey through them.
• 😀 The concept of the 'end of the world' is a mistranslation, with 'end of the age' (eon) being a more accurate interpretation, referring to the shift from the age of Pisces to Aquarius.
• 😀 The Bible's stories, such as Noah's Ark and Moses' birth, share striking similarities with earlier myths from cultures like Mesopotamia and Egypt.
• 😀 Many elements of Judeo-Christian traditions, including baptism, resurrection, and the afterlife, are borrowed from Egyptian religious concepts.
• 😀 The character of Jesus is an amalgamation of various solar deities, including Horus, with numerous shared motifs like virgin births, crucifixion, and resurrection.
• 😀 Historical evidence for the existence of Jesus is minimal, with most references being short and indirect, raising questions about the historical accuracy of the Biblical account.

Q & A

How have ancient cultures historically viewed the sun?

Ancient cultures revered the sun as a life-giving force, recognizing its importance for warmth, light, and crop growth. The sun was often personified as a god or deity in various mythologies.

What role did the stars play in ancient civilizations?

The stars were used to track celestial events like eclipses and full moons, and were cataloged into constellations. These celestial groups helped ancient cultures anticipate important events and seasons.

What is the zodiac, and why is it significant?

The zodiac is a conceptual image reflecting the sun's movement through 12 major constellations over the course of a year. It symbolizes the months of the year, the four seasons, and the solstices and equinoxes.

How were celestial movements personified in ancient mythologies?

Celestial movements, such as those of the sun and stars, were personified as gods or figures with mythological stories reflecting their movements and relationships, often symbolizing good versus evil, light versus darkness.

How does the figure of Horus reflect the symbolism of the sun?

Horus, the Egyptian sun god, represented the sun's battle with darkness. His daily cycle mirrored the sun’s journey in the sky, symbolizing light overcoming darkness each morning, and darkness overtaking light at night.

What do the birth and resurrection stories of various deities have in common?

Deities like Horus, Krishna, Dionysus, and Mithra share similar themes of a virgin birth, death and resurrection after three days, and the presence of 12 disciples or followers, reflecting solar and astrological symbolism.

What astrological significance does the birth of Jesus have?

The birth of Jesus is tied to astrological symbolism, with the star in the east representing Sirius, and the three kings following it to locate the sunrise on December 25th, marking the symbolic birth of the sun.

How is the Virgin Mary associated with astrology?

The Virgin Mary is associated with the constellation Virgo, which is symbolized by a virgin holding a sheaf of wheat. Virgo is linked to the harvest period, which corresponds to August and September, also known as the 'house of bread.'

What is the significance of the three-day period in solar symbolism?

The three-day period refers to the sun’s apparent death at the winter solstice, where it pauses in its southward movement before reversing direction, symbolizing death and resurrection as it moves back towards the northern hemisphere.

What does the number 12 represent in both the zodiac and the story of Jesus?

The number 12 corresponds to the 12 constellations of the zodiac and represents the 12 disciples of Jesus. It symbolizes the cyclical journey of the sun through the zodiac and the symbolic followers that accompany it.

What does the Age of Aquarius represent in the context of Jesus's teachings?

The Age of Aquarius represents a new astrological era following the Age of Pisces, with the symbolism of Aquarius being linked to a man bearing a pitcher of water, signaling a transition in the astrological cycle, as described in the Bible.