In the European equivalent, archaeology of sorts would still have been part of Philosophy, as would most sciences. Philosophers in the equivalent age would have speculated on the possible origin of ruins, and any easily viewed writings/engravings/monuments. Ibrahim -----Original Message----- From: bounces@phoenyx.net [mailto:bounces@phoenyx.net] On Behalf Of Jefferson Wilson Sent: Sunday, August 01, 2004 7:12 AM To: celandra@phoenyx.net Subject: Re: [Cel] Note on the Ancient Culture of Pre-Orasareni Videssia Ibrahim wrote: > Little is known of the ancient culture whose ruins dot Videssia, save > for the discoveries made during the era of Agatius Fossern. What > scholarly investigation that has occurred of the multitude of ruins > have been unable to decipher the unknown script and language of the > ancients. Similiarities between the physiology of the ancients > depicted in the iconography found in the ruins, and the remnant > aborigines suggests some link, though the exact connection is unknown. > What aboriginal legends and myths that have been related though tell > of forebears that could "walk the worlds" and "drink the sun", though > most interesting the central aboriginal myth of the Father of the > Nations. I would like to point out that the whole concept of 'archeaology' is unlikely to exist on Qaiyore at this time. This doesn't actually affect the above, but I though it worth mentioning since it's a limitation I've run into a couple times. Jefferson (Exquaestio) http://www.picotech.net/~jeff_wilson63/rpg/Exq_Main.html ---------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, send mail to celandra-off@phoenyx.net. ================================ Confidentiality Statement and Disclaimer ================================ This message is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and contains information that is privileged and confidential. If you, the reader of this message, are not the intended recipient, you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this communication. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by return email and delete the original message. Thank you. ---------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, send mail to celandra-off@phoenyx.net.
