Exploring Ancient Relics and Symbols

Scott Wolter investigates a mysterious artifact found by Nick Johnson, believed to be a bull carving with Egyptian and Celtic connections. The artifact's age and origin are analyzed, leading to the exploration of the Anubis caves, which contain carvings and ogham inscriptions. The discussion delves into Mithraism, archaeoastronomy, and the significance of the equinox shadow play, suggesting ancient Celtic presence in America.

What did Nick Johnson initially believe the artifact to be?

• A deer

• A horse

• A bison

• A dinosaur fossil

What civilization is the Apis bull associated with?

• Romans

• Ancient Egyptians

• Native Americans

• Ancient Greeks

What is ogham?

• A type of ancient pottery

• A Celtic written language

• A type of stone tool

• An Egyptian hieroglyph

What is the significance of the Anubis caves?

• They contain dinosaur fossils

• They are a site of modern graffiti

• They are a natural wonder

• They have Celtic and Egyptian carvings

What ancient religion is associated with the carvings in the caves?

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Mithraism

• Christianity

What does the shadow play in the caves represent?

• A modern art installation

• A story of Mithraism

• A natural phenomenon

• A weather pattern

What does the shadow play suggest about ancient cultures?

• They were isolated from other cultures

• They were unaware of celestial events

• They only focused on agriculture

• They had advanced knowledge of archaeoastronomy

What is the role of Anubis in Egyptian mythology?

• God of the sky

• God of the dead

• God of the sea

• God of war

What does the presence of Celtic symbols in America suggest?

• Celtic tribes were only in Europe

• Celtic tribes were primarily nomadic

• Celtic tribes may have reached America before Columbus

• Celtic tribes never traveled far

What is the significance of the equinox in the shadow play?

• It is a modern interpretation

• It represents the cycle of life and death

• It marks the longest day of the year

• It is unrelated to the carvings