The Petroglyphs of Mu: Pohnpei, Nan Madol, and the Legacy of Lemuria
✍️ Carole Nervig, Barbara Hand ClowCurrently unavailable
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Carole Nervig's captivating research unearths the mysteries of the Pohnpaid petroglyphs, discovered on the Micronesian island of Pohnpei after a brush fire. This groundbreaking work meticulously documents these never-before-seen carvings, revealing their profound connections to symbolic systems found in ancient cultures worldwide, from Vedic India to the Inca and beyond. Nervig presents a compelling argument that Pohnpaid is not only deeply ancient but also predates the neighboring megalithic city of Nan Madol, suggesting a shared, proto-civilization perhaps linked to the legendary continent of Lemuria. This illustrated volume invites a re-evaluation of humanity's ancient past.
Praise for this book
“One site stands out as greatly significant in our understanding of the emergence of civilization in the Pacific. That place is the enigmatic site of Nan Madol on the eastern shores of the island of Pohnpei in Micronesia. Carole Nervig not only throws new light on this mysterious place but finds its precursor in Pohnpaid, adding considerable knowledge to what we know about this much understudied part of the ancient world.”
📝 Description: The Petroglyphs of Mu: Pohnpei, Nan Madol, and the Legacy of Lemuria
📑 What's inside
- FOREWORD
- Access to the Divine Feminine Barbara Hand Clow
- Prelude Acknowledgments
- INTRODUCTION
- Enough Legendary Smoke to Confirm Ancient Fires
- CHAPTER 1
- Pacific Petroglyphs in the Room
- CHAPTER 2
- Legends of Pohnpaid and Takaieu: Contradiction Reigns
- CHAPTER 3
- Dreams, Takaieu, and Little People
- CHAPTER 4
- Madolenihmw's Ley Lines of Antiquity
- CHAPTER 5
- Publish, or Procrastinate and Perish
- CHAPTER 6
- Pacific Crossroads: Diffusion, Migration, and Mu
- CONCLUSION
- The Legacy of Mu
- APPENDIX
- Symbols of Mu References
- Index
💎 Expert review
📖 Why choose it
Why this book is worth reading
Readers fascinated by the intersection of ancient mythology, archaeology, and esoteric history will find this volume deeply rewarding. Carole Nervig’s meticulous documentation of the Pohnpei petroglyphs offers a rare glimpse into a forgotten global heritage that challenges conventional historical timelines. Those intrigued by the mysterious connections between Vedic India, Inca symbolism, and Micronesian megalithic structures will appreciate the compelling argument for a shared proto-civilization. This book invites you to re-evaluate humanity's ancient past through the lens of legendary Lemuria, providing a captivating journey into stone-carved secrets that reveal profound symbolic links across vast distances and epochs.
⭐ Reader reviews
Reader rating
Nervig’s research provides a visually rich and intellectually stimulating exploration of Pohnpei’s petroglyphs and their alleged links to Nan Madol and Lemuria. While the illustrated format enhances the appeal for visual learners and enthusiasts of megalithic mysteries, this book may not suit readers seeking strictly peer-reviewed archaeological consensus or those skeptical of alternative history narratives. It is best appreciated by those already open to esoteric perspectives on ancient civilizations. The text serves as a compelling invitation to question established timelines, though it requires an acceptance of its speculative framework regarding global symbolic continuity and the existence of lost continents.
❓ Frequently asked questions
📖 Who should read this
If you're drawn to ancient mysteries, global symbolism, or the compelling possibility of lost civilizations like Lemuria, this book is essential. It's for those who question established historical narratives and seek profound connections across disparate ancient cultures.
🎯 Key themes and symbolism
Universal Symbolic Language
The book meticulously illustrates how the recently unearthed petroglyphs of Pohnpaid share striking similarities with archetypal symbols across diverse ancient cultures. From the intricate patterns of Australian Aboriginal art to the glyphs of Peruvian Incas and the runes of Norse traditions, Nervig unveils a compelling visual tapestry, suggesting a universal symbolic lexicon that transcends geographical and cultural boundaries, hinting at a shared origin for spiritual and artistic expression.
Pohnpei's Lost Antiquity
Nervig’s work challenges conventional archaeological timelines by focusing on the Pohnpaid site, which she posits as significantly older than the more famous Nan Madol. The discovery of these petroglyphs, previously unknown even to local preservationists, provides new evidence that Pohnpei harbors a deeper, more ancient history than previously understood. This re-evaluation positions Pohnpaid as a critical link in understanding the region's megalithic past.
Echoes of Lemuria
This volume bravely ventures into the realm of speculative archaeology, proposing a connection between the Pohnpaid petroglyphs and the fabled sunken continent of Lemuria, or Mu. By drawing parallels between the discovered symbols and the narratives of lost civilizations, Nervig offers a framework for understanding these ancient carvings not merely as local art, but as remnants of a vast, forgotten global culture that shaped humanity’s earliest symbolic expressions.
📜 Historical context
📚 Glossary
- Petroglyph
- Megalithic
- Lemuria (Mu)
📔 Questions to reflect on
- If ancient symbols are indeed universal, what does this imply about the origins of human consciousness and our shared spiritual heritage?
- Consider the possibility of a lost global civilization. How might its existence reshape our understanding of human history and cultural development?
- Reflect on how modern archaeological discoveries, like the Pohnpaid petroglyphs, can challenge and expand our established historical narratives.
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