The Sphinx Mystery: The Forgotten Origins of the Sanctuary of Anubis - Robert Temple, Olivia Temple

The Sphinx Mystery: The Forgotten Origins of the Sanctuary of Anubis - Robert Temple, Olivia Temple

English-speaking.

This book delves into the enigmatic history of the Sphinx of Giza, revealing forgotten theories about its origins and purpose. It suggests that the Sphinx was originally designed to represent Anubis, the Egyptian god of death, and that the secret underground chambers beneath it are real.

Book content:

• Secret Chambers: A collection of accounts from early travelers who explored the chambers beneath the Sphinx before they were sealed in 1926.
• Original purpose: The claim that the Sphinx originally depicted a crouching Anubis, the jackal god of the Egyptian necropolis, and that its face was later re-carved to represent the Middle Kingdom pharaoh Amenemhet II.
• Ancient Ceremonies: Evidence that there was an ancient watery grave, "Jackal Lake", around the Sphinx, where religious rituals were held.
• Geometry and symbolism: Perspectives on the exact location and size of the Sphinx in relation to the pyramids of Cheops and Khafre, and its role in the resurrection cult of the pharaohs.

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The book discusses many mysteries surrounding the Sphinx, such as its disproportion in proportions, the figure adorning its face, and its possible use as an oracle, a royal burial chamber, or a temple for mystery religions.

"The Sphinx Mystery" is a fascinating work for readers interested in ancient mysteries and offers a new perspective on one of the world's most iconic monuments.