As Greek mythology goes, the universe was once a big soup of nothingness. Then, two things happened: either Chaos or Gaia created the universe as we know it, or Ouranos and Tethys gave birth to the first beings.
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Gary A. David
Gary A. David is an author, independent researcher, and archaeo-astronomer. For over twenty-five years he has studied the archaeological ruins and rock art of the American Southwest. His nonfiction books explore Hopi mythology, star knowledge, and rituals, along with the traditions of other ancient cultures in Arizona and New Mexico.
His most recent book is: Star Shrines and Earthworks of the Desert Southwest.
His other books include: The Orion Zone – Ancient Star Cities of the American Southwest ;
Eye of the Phoenix – Mysterious Visions and Secrets of the American Southwest ; and
The Kivas of Heaven – Ancient Hopi Starlore . These books are all available from Adventures Unlimited Press, as well as from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other fine booksellers.
You can see his full profilie here.
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