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Originally posted by /)eathKiller:
That also reminds me, that there is a small part of cuba that has these odd cave drawings. They are made up of spirals and circles, there also are numerical tables and tablets written into the walls along with some primitive cave drawings. What is frightening is that there seems to be evidence supporting the concept of ZERO and the Spirals themselves seem to show NO ACTUAL PURPOSE 0.o go figure...
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That's fascinating! It seems that spirals and circles are very common in ancient art - certainly the ancient Celts were crazy about the things, and spirals, circles, mazes and 'cup and ball' markings are common on standing stones here. I don't think it supports the idea of a concept of zero though (thought to have originated in India c. 6000 BC - although it is certainly a possiblity that the idea had reached ancient Britain but Cuba might be pushing it LOL! - one heck of a journey!) - it is more likely that a circle represented a totality, spirals are endless, so could represent the endless cycle of the seasons -that sort of thing is more feasible. Unfortunately I guess we'll never know for sure - maybe they just look pretty!
And as far as the drawings having no purpose - well much of what we call 'art' today doesn't seem to have much purpose on the face of it, but often carries a message, and there is plenty of art produced for no reason other than aesthetics.
[ 04-22-2002, 04:36 AM: Message edited by: Epona ]