Comments on: The mountain that stares into the sky. Antequera, Spain. 2009

By: razzbuffnik

razzbuffnik — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:11:50 +0000

Ross

That would be sooo European.

Ha! You colonials think you are so great, why, we were making croissants over 5000 years ago. Top that!

By: planetross

planetross — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:55:28 +0000

I’m with Pat on this one: on my first zip through this entry I thought you were going to be talking about breadmaking at some point.

Amazing rock formation head and photos!

By: razzbuffnik

razzbuffnik — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:30:46 +0000

Donald

The outer contour of the “idol” almost does look like the Venus of Willendorf but the opposing chevrons at either end look like a chrysalis to me then again they do look a bit vaginal (in a prolapsed sort of way) as well. I’d love to know what a biologist would make of it.

The mountain is an amazing thing and it’s no wonder that there are dolmen near by.

By: donald diddams

donald diddams — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:41:51 +0000

I know nothing about the dolmens, but my first impression is that the “idol” is somehow about sexuality and reproduction — a subject that must have been of great interest at the time. So your chrysalis theory is entirely consistent… I’d buy it if that story were told to me! You know, most tourists love a mystery explained, so they had to come up with some explanation. Now your photos of the “face” are stunning, especially that first one with the dramatioc lighting on the clouds and rocks. Love it!

By: razzbuffnik

razzbuffnik — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:33:08 +0000

Pat

I’d start by thinking about what a person who lived 5000 years ago would be more likely familliar with. Have fun reading up on the dolmens, it’s interesting stuff (for me at least).

By: Pat Coakley

Pat Coakley — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:31:08 +0000

Ok. You see a chrysalis, I see a rather large, misshapen croissant. I am going to try and redeem myself by learning more about the dolmens.