Comments on: Older Than Dragons

By: A Slight Digression | Regarding Measurement

A Slight Digression | Regarding Measurement — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 03:06:28 +0000

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By: Dragonhill

Dragonhill — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 22:06:41 +0000

There is’nt much on this world that is older than the mythology of Dragons…depictions of dragons have been found in neolithic sites in China..where Dragons have very different connotations than the warlike aggressive Dragons invented by Christian propaganda…Dragons have been connected in many ancient cultures in connection withe the energy or life force which flows through this world..so in direct conflict with the Idea of a Anthropomorphic ‘GOD’in mans image..

By: Paul

Paul — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 18:25:29 +0000

“Am I right in assuming that it located on the side of a hill where it would have been visible by those who made it?”

Hmm, almost. The Uffington White Horse is on the crest of a very steep hill, you can’t see the entire horse from any one particular viewpoint. Unless you are in the air. Which makes it, in my view even more amazing.

The tail goes down one side of the hill, the body is pretty much on the top and the legs are on a facing slope.

I have a tattoo of the horse on my forearm btw!

By: Roger Hicks

Roger Hicks — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 13:24:43 +0000

I agree: such a beautiful, simple design – and of such historical (i.e. prehistorical) significance. A reminder that “native Europeans” have their own particular roots, and ancestors, too.

Carl, thanks for your explanation of the dating method, which I found very interesting.

Am I right in assuming that it located on the side of a hill where it would have been visible by those who made it?