Egyptian theories

[Stumps48]

So...if it is anubis or a bastet, that means the egyptians were there ( Possible theory: the egyptians built the island (as a tomb?-->), the egyptians were a death-fixated culture mad bent on protecting their tombs from intruders, so the island is kind of like the ultimate hidden tomb, the ultimate protection from intruders...either that or they would have like worshipped the island because of its special and unique properties, especially regarding death, and I could see why they would build statue to guard the island...

[ecko864]

It could be tru, i like the theory, last night i screamed when i saw it and moaned when locke did the final flash, because once again we are left bafled by the four toed statue.

[TheSilhouetteofVengeance]

So...if it is anubis or a bastet, that means the egyptians were there ( Possible theory: the egyptians built the island (as a tomb?-->), the egyptians were a death-fixated culture mad bent on protecting their tombs from intruders, so the island is kind of like the ultimate hidden tomb, the ultimate protection from intruders...either that or they would have like worshipped the island because of its special and unique properties, especially regarding death, and I could see why they would build statue to guard the island...

Like the island is one big tomb? That's why the bodies have to be buried. Maybe that's why Alpert was so insistent on something in return he needed an offering.

[Greg Dharma]

"the egyptians were a death-fixated culture mad bent on protecting their tombs from intruders"

only partially correct. describing the Egyptians as "death-fixated" is very misleading. it's more accurate to say they believed in eternal life and had a very thorough and etailed conception of the afterlife. they did put curses on the Pharonic tombs to deter people from disturbing the eternal rest of those entombed. but if they had left a statue as a sentinel to guard the island, it would not have been Anubis or Bast, but Sekhmet, the lion-headed goddess of fire.

also, just because a statue of an Egyptian god is on the island does not mean the Egyptians built it. it would be interesting if that was the case, but i dont think this has to be the case.

[TheSilhouetteofVengeance]

"the egyptians were a death-fixated culture mad bent on protecting their tombs from intruders"

only partially correct. describing the Egyptians as "death-fixated" is very misleading. it's more accurate to say they believed in eternal life and had a very thorough and etailed conception of the afterlife. they did put curses on the Pharonic tombs to deter people from disturbing the eternal rest of those entombed. but if they had left a statue as a sentinel to guard the island, it would not have been Anubis or Bast, but Sekhmet, the lion-headed goddess of fire.

also, just because a statue of an Egyptian god is on the island does not mean the Egyptians built it. it would be interesting if that was the case, but i dont think this has to be the case.


It does look like the warrior goddess Sekhmet from behind. The statue though didn't look like it had the crown of the solar disk and araeus. She does hold the ankh though and she is known to kill her enemies with flaming arrows.

[beachblinkette]

The backside of the statue looks very Egyptian, add to that the hieroglyphics, Richard's initials (RA), dark eyeliner and the dead man's ankh. Ears on the statue are like a lion whom the Egyptians worshipped. Lions even had their own temples. Many of their gods were depicted with lion heads or ears and manes.

Set was the only God who could slay RA's worst enemy. He ate the moon each month and he was depicted as the black boar (John killed wild boar) who swallowed the moon's light. He was also the god who created earthquakes and heavy thunderous rains. Set was a friend of the dead helping them to ascend to heaven on his ladder. He was the crowner of pharaohs and leader of warriors. Set helped to keep everything in balance. He was believed to live in the northern sky by the constellation of the Great Bear. Mr. Eko's Jesus stick had "Look to the North" or something like that written on it. To the Egyptians the "North" symbolized darkness, cold and death.
Info found on:

www.thekeep.org/~kunoichi/kunoichi/thestream/egypt_soul.html

The lone, toe-challenged foot we have previously seen, wore a Roman or greek SANDAL on it.
Most of the Egyptian God statuary I've seen have been shown with BARE feet.

Bonnie's body (who was shot by Sun) was dealt with in a Nordic-Viking like way with the funeral pyre-esque boat ( being pushed out to sea. Boromir (sp) from LOTR was sent off this way.

The Hurley bird has a distinctly Mayan/Aztec flavor with its tail plumes and all-It was their sacred bird.

The Adam and Eve of the cave are named after a Hebrew creation theme from Genesis.

Smokie has that jinn-like, angry genie in the bottle quality of Arabic Mythology.

The apostle Thomas who Ben alluded to, was a disciple of Jesus from the New Testament.

Mrs. Hawking wore a hooded cape somewhat like the Druids who believed in the immortality of the soul. They were an ancient Celtic learned class of teachers, priests, and judges. They studied ancient verse, astronomy, philosophy, and religious lore. They instructed young men, judged quarrels, and decreed penalties. Fits Hawking to a "T."


We also have the names of plants: orchids, bamboo, anthuriums, and Rose connected to mythical and mystical themes if you research them.

Hurley sitting under the Bodhisattva-like tree at Santa Rosa is a Buddha reference in Mahayana Buddhism. He postpones the attainment of Nirvana in order to alleviate the suffering of others. Just as Hurley gives up his sanctuary to go back to the island to help those left behind.

These are just some of the various references to religious themes we have seen on Lost. I wonder how large a part of Lost that Egyptian mythology will really play given the myriad of other religious symbolism on Lost?

[LincolnEcho06]

Dharma comes from the eastern religions of Buddhism and Hinduism, so I don't think it's Egyptians, even though the DHARMA initiative doesn't come around till WAY later. Maybe banished Egyptians built it. No temples around and the Egyptians were pretty darn good at architectural design; that statue should still be there today if it were Egyptian made, probably laying down like the Sphinx. It looks more Mayan or Incan to me. I'm not up to par on my Egyptian history as I know there are some statues that stand up (however they are close to the walls of a pyramid and also not made so big standing alone), so take my observations for what they're worth.

[beachblinkette]

Dharma comes from the eastern religions of Buddhism and Hinduism, so I don't think it's Egyptians, even though the DHARMA initiative doesn't come around till WAY later. Maybe banished Egyptians built it. No temples around and the Egyptians were pretty darn good at architectural design; that statue should still be there today if it were Egyptian made, probably laying down like the Sphinx. It looks more Mayan or Incan to me. I'm not up to par on my Egyptian history as I know there are some statues that stand up (however they are close to the walls of a pyramid and also not made so big standing alone), so take my observations for what they're worth.

I feel the same way. My observations are just my observations-- and with Lost, one who proposes, will find Lost disposes!LOL