"Mainstream" Genesis

The Genesis narrative, as presented in the King James Bible, lays the foundation for humanity’s origins within Christian theology. It tells the story of Adam and Eve, a God who creates man and woman, and a paradise laden with strict boundaries. This story introduces themes of obedience, sin, and punishment, establishing a framework of divine authority and human subjugation.

At the heart of the story lies a divine commandment: avoid the Tree of Knowledge.

The serpent, portrayed as a tempter and deceiver, entices Eve to defy this command, leading to humanity’s fall from grace. This cautionary tale, central to the Christian worldview, enforces a structure of hierarchy and fear... presenting curiosity as rebellion and enlightenment as sin. In this lens, Genesis becomes more than a creation story... It serves as a warning against challenging divine rule.

The Creation of Adam and Eve: The Foundation of Subjugation

The story begins with Adam, the first man, brought to life by the breath of God, symbolizing humanity's dependence on divine authority:

🔹 "And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul." -Genesis 2:7

Placed in the Garden of Eden, Adam enjoys its abundance, but with one condition:

🔹 "Of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat: But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die." -Genesis 2:16-17

This restriction introduces a fear-based relationship... Adam's life hinges on obedience, and ignorance is mandated.

God then declares Adam incomplete, creating Eve as his helper from his rib. From the outset, the text implies subordination:

🔹 "And the rib, which the LORD God had taken from man, made he a woman, and brought her unto the man." (Genesis 2:22)

🔹 "She shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man." (Genesis 2:23)

This reinforces a hierarchy where women are secondary, a notion echoed in centuries of doctrine.

The Serpent: Bringer of Forbidden Knowledge

The serpent, demonized in the narrative, challenges the imposed ignorance. It questions God’s decree and plants seeds of doubt in Eve:

🔹 "Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden?" (Genesis 3:1)

When Eve hesitates, the serpent exposes the fear-driven manipulation behind God’s command:

🔹 "Ye shall not surely die: For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil." (Genesis 3:4-5)

While vilified, the serpent offers enlightenment—a path out of imposed ignorance.

The Fall: The Birth of Shame and Control

Eve, seeking wisdom, eats the forbidden fruit and shares it with Adam. Their eyes are opened, but instead of liberation, they are consumed by shame:

🔹 "And the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons." (Genesis 3:7)

The text leaves the association between nakedness and shame unexplained, suggesting it as a tool to instill guilt and submission.

When confronted by God, blame shifts and divides:

🔹 "The woman whom thou gavest to be with me, she gave me of the tree, and I did eat." (Genesis 3:12)

🔹 "The serpent beguiled me, and I did eat." (Genesis 3:13)

This sets the precedent for hierarchical power dynamics—Adam blames Eve, cementing her subjugation.

Judgment: The Weight of Eternal Punishment

God’s judgment is swift, assigning suffering and toil as humanity’s fate:

🔹 "Unto the woman he said, I will greatly multiply thy sorrow and thy conception; in sorrow thou shalt bring forth children; and thy desire shall be to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee." (Genesis 3:16)

🔹 "And unto Adam he said, Because thou hast hearkened unto the voice of thy wife... cursed is the ground for thy sake; in sorrow shalt thou eat of it all the days of thy life." (Genesis 3:17)

Eve’s punishment condemns her to pain and submission, while Adam’s ensures labor and struggle. The serpent, too, is cursed:

🔹 "Upon thy belly shalt thou go, and dust shalt thou eat all the days of thy life." (Genesis 3:14)

The Expulsion: Separation and Suppression

To prevent humanity from accessing eternal life, God expels Adam and Eve from Eden, barring the way with cherubim and a flaming sword:

🔹 "So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubims, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life." (Genesis 3:24)

This act ensures humanity’s subjugation, locking them in a cycle of toil, suffering, and death... forever separated from divine knowledge.

My Perspective:

The Genesis story, as presented in the mainstream Bible, serves as a cautionary tale... a warning against defiance and a reinforcement of hierarchical control.

It portrays a world where obedience is virtue, curiosity is rebellion, and knowledge is sin. Through this lens, humanity is cast as inherently flawed, bound to toil and submission under divine decree.

But what if this is only ONE version of the story?

What if the tale of Adam, Eve, and the serpent holds deeper, hidden meanings that have been overshadowed by centuries of dogma?

What if the serpent, far from being a symbol of deception, could be seen as something else... a guide, a liberator, an advocate for enlightenment in a world dominated by fear?

This is where the Gnostics weave an entirely different tapestry.

Gnostic thought invites us to question the very foundations of this narrative. They see the pursuit of knowledge not as rebellion, but as a path to liberation.

In their teachings, the divine spark within humanity yearns to reconnect with its source, breaking free from the chains of ignorance and control.

Unlike the mainstream story, Gnosticism offers a radical perspective: that the serpent’s message of enlightenment and liberation may be closer to the truth than the imposed boundaries of Eden.

It challenges us to look beyond the surface and ask...

What are we being kept from?

What truths lie hidden beneath the layers of fear and submission?

An Invitation to Explore

The Genesis narrative leaves us with a stark message of fear, control, and punishment...

And to be honest, when I first read it, I struggled with it. I found it confusing, unsettling, and full of contradictions. It left me with questions and a lingering sense that something was missing.

But when I discovered the Gnostic texts, everything shifted. Suddenly, so many of those unanswered questions began to make sense.

The Gnostic perspective resonated with me on a deeper level...

It felt like truth finally aligning with my soul!

It opened the door to a new understanding... one that celebrates knowledge, curiosity, and the journey to self-discovery.

If this alternative view intrigues you, I encourage you to dive deeper into the Gnostic scriptures and their interpretations of creation, divinity, and humanity's purpose.

Their stories might just shatter the framework of fear and control you’ve come to accept... and reveal a path toward true enlightenment.

-Elacious Anjel

Baalbek: Giants, The Nephilim, and the Forgotten Past

The Mystery of Baalbek

The first time I laid eyes on pictures of Baalbek, I was absolutely blown away. The scale of the stones, the enigmatic precision, and the mystery of its origins felt like a puzzle waiting to be solved. My mind immediately went to a phrase that originally led me to read the Bible:

“There were giants upon the earth in those days.”

Giants? In the bible??!! Tell me more!

To my dismay, there wasn't too much written about them... The story seemed incomplete. But what it did say was intriguing.

Genesis 6:4

> “There were giants upon the earth in those days... when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown.”

The "sons of God" found human women captivating and desired to be with them. Their unions resulted in the birth of the Nephilim, or Giants, who turned into violent beings, wreaking havoc on the earth and causing destruction. Witnessing this, God became deeply displeased and chose to send a flood to cleanse the earth of their corruption... leading to the story of Noah and the ark.

In the Book of Numbers, God instructs Moses to send leaders from each tribe of Israel to scout the land of Canaan, the promised land meant for the Israelites. These men were tasked with evaluating the land’s fertility, its people’s strength, and the cities’ defenses.

After forty days, they returned with reports of Canaan’s abundance, bringing back fruit to show its richness. However, they also described its inhabitants as formidable, particularly mentioning the descendants of Anak, known for their great stature. While Caleb encouraged immediate action to take the land, they were fearful, claiming the inhabitants were too powerful.

Numbers 13:33:

And there we saw the Nephilim, the sons of Anak... and we were in our own sight as grasshoppers.”

The name Anakim immediately caught my attention because it resonates with ancient Mesopotamian mythology, where Sumeria is regarded as the first civilization...

Their chief deity is An, or Anu, meaning "heaven" or "heavenly father," while his consort, Ki, represents "earth" or the "goddess of earth." Together, their descendants are called the Anunnaki, which translates to "descendants of An and Ki" or "descendants of heaven and earth." Some interpret it as "those who descended from heaven to earth." The Anunnaki were believed to hold the power to determine the fate of humanity.

These giants are consistently described as men of great stature, living in fortified cities and presenting an insurmountable challenge to ancient civilizations.

But I found mention of them only a few more times in the Bible...

Deuteronomy 1:28

"Where can we go? Our brothers have made our hearts melt, saying: 'The people are larger and taller than we are; the cities are large, with walls up to the heavens. We even saw the descendants of the Anakim there."

Deuteronomy 9:2

The people are strong and tall, the descendants of the Anakim. You know about them, and you have heard it said, "Who can stand up to the sons of Anak?"

Then these verses from the Book of Joshua describe the conquest of the Anakim:

Joshua 11:21

At that time Joshua proceeded to eliminate the Anakim from the hill country of Hebron, Debir, and Anab, and from all the hill country of Judah and of Israel. Joshua devoted them to destruction, along with their cities.

Joshua:13

In accordance with the Lord’s command to him, Joshua gave to Caleb son of Jephunneh a portion in Judah-Kiriath Arba, that is, Hebron. (Named after Arba, the forefather of Anak.)

14 From Hebron Caleb drove out the three Anakites-Sheshai, Ahiman and Talmai, the sons of Anak.

Joshua, following God's command, led the Israelites to eliminate the Anakim from the hill country regions, including Hebron, Debir, and Anab, and destroyed their cities.

Later, Caleb, a faithful Israelite who trusted God's promise, was granted Hebron as his inheritance. Caleb continued the campaign by driving out the remaining Anakites, specifically Sheshai, Ahiman, and Talmai, who were descendants of Anak. This marked the fulfillment of God's promise to give the Israelites the land of Canaan, overcoming even the most intimidating foes.

(Interesting to note: A modern-day urban Israeli settlement, Kiryat Arba (or Qiryat Arba), exists just east of Hebron. Its name, meaning "Town of the Four," refers to the four Anakim who once lived there.)

So, that was it... no more mention of these mysterious giants in the Bible. It felt anticlimactic, like watching two thrilling seasons of a show only for it to be abruptly canceled, leaving you with unanswered questions. What happened next? Where was the rest of the story?

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My curiosity led me to discover that there are, in fact, hundreds-possibly thousands-of ancient texts that were excluded from the "mainstream Bible." They are often referred to as apocryphal or pseudepigraphal writings.

Wow! I had no idea such a treasure trove of knowledge existed!

I uncovered a vast collection of these ancient texts, many of which were likely excluded because they were deemed too controversial. These writings offer fascinating insights, alternative perspectives, and stories that expand on or diverge from the biblical narratives we know today.

To my delight, one such text I discovered -The Book of Enoch, contained a more complete account of these biblical Giants, there was even a whole chapter called The Book of Giants!!

I also learned that while Christian biblical scholars consider The book of Enoch heretical, Ethiopia considers it canonical,and it remains part of their Bible to this day.

So, who was Enoch?

In the mainstream Bible, he is mentioned only three times.

We know he lived 365 years, was the son of Jared, the father of Methuselah, and the great-grandfather of Noah.

Then, in Genesis 5:24, it cryptically states:

And Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him.

Wait, what?

God took him?!

What do you mean took him?

Took him where?!

Again, another hole in the story. 🙄

So, I found a copy of The Book of Enoch and was captivated by the tale, narrated by Enoch himself, about his extraordinary journey to the heavens. Guided by various archangels, Enoch is taken on a tour above the earth, where they reveal the story of the fallen angels.

The book delves into the origins and ultimate fate of the antediluvian (pre-flood) giants and their fathers, the Watchers-known as the Grigori, or "sons of God" who were once holy beings. These Watchers rebelled against heaven when they broke the sacred "boundaries of creation," driven by their lust to co-mingle with the "daughters of men."

It was absolutely fascinating! But it left me wondering... why would they choose to exclude such a profound story?!

As I read The Book of Enoch, I felt compelled to visualize the places it described, so I mapped them all out and pinned them on Google Earth.

This marked the beginning of a two-decade-long quest to research and uncover everything I could about these ancient civilizations and the "mythology" intertwined with them.

One detail that stood out was Mount Hermon, identified in The Book of Enoch as the place where the 200 angels "fell." Curious, I located it on the map... and to my astonishment, I discovered that Baalbek, with its massive and mysterious ruins, is just a hop, skip, and a jump from Mount Hermon! That realization completely blew my mind!👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

(Adding to the intrigue, Mount Hermon, just happens to be home to a military base! The southern slopes of Mount Hermon fall within the Golan Heights, a region that Israel has controlled since the Six-Day War in 1967. Adding yet another layer of mystery to its historical and strategic significance.)

But once you lay eyes on Baalbek, it’s impossible not to wonder... how could humans have built such an extraordinary structure? The sheer scale is staggering!! Look at the size of the people compared to the massive stone blocks... echoing the biblical phrase, “and we were in our own sight as grasshoppers.”

The temple’s walls are constructed with around 24 monoliths, each weighing over 300 tons. Above them, on the west wall, sit the Trilithon, or "the three stones," which are about 20 feet off the ground. These immense stones each weigh over 800 tons, measuring approximately 62 feet long, 14 feet high, and 12 feet thick, making them the largest megalithic stones found at any archaeological site in the world today.

Even more astonishing are three stones unearthed in a nearby quarry.

The "Stone of the Pregnant Woman" is estimated to weigh 1,000 tons.

The "Stone of the South" is larger still, at 1,242 tons.

The "Forgotten Stone," the largest of them all, weighs an estimated 1,650 tons.

These are the largest known stones ever quarried in human history, posing one of the greatest mysteries of ancient engineering. How they were cut, moved, and placed with such precision remains an enigma that continues to baffle experts.

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Baalbek was known as Heliopolis, meaning "Sun City" in Greek, during the Hellenistic period, a time in Mediterranean history between the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BC and the rise of the Roman Empire.

Interestingly, Egypt’s Giza, home of the Great Pyramid, was also called Heliopolis, creating a fascinating link between these two ancient sites.

Adding to this connection is the Cedar Forest near Baalbek, located in Bsharri (meaning "House of Truth" in Aramaic). This forest, referred to as the "Cedars of God" in the Bible, played a significant role in the ancient world. Wood from this forest has been discovered in boats excavated in Egypt, demonstrating a tangible link between these great civilizations and the exchange of resources and knowledge in the ancient world.

The exact age of Baalbek remains a mystery, but it is widely speculated that the site has been built upon by at least three different civilizations over the centuries. Each civilization left its mark, contributing to the layered history of this awe-inspiring location. From its enigmatic megalithic foundations to the Hellenistic and Roman periods, Baalbek’s ruins reflect a complex and ancient legacy that continues to intrigue historians and archaeologists alike.

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When I first started researching mythology and ancient history, the most confusing aspect for me was learning and remembering the names! I quickly noticed that many myths and stories shared strikingly similar themes, even across continents, but the names of the characters and gods were often different... and to make matters worse, many of them had multiple names.

I’ve always been someone who notices patterns, and as I dove into the Sumerian cuneiform texts, I began to observe how their words were often broken into components. Many names seemed to share either the same beginning or the same ending. For example:

Enlil and Enki

Enlil: EN = LORD, LIL = SKY (Lord of the Sky)

Enki: EN = LORD, KI = EARTH (Lord of the Earth)

This connection struck me when I remembered that Ki was An’s wife, as I mentioned earlier. That’s when it hit me...these weren’t names at all; they were titles!

This realization inadvertently introduced me to the study of etymology, the origin of words and their meanings, which became a game changer for my research.

I started to see how mistranslations, especially of titles being interpreted as names, might have caused much of the confusion we face today.

Could this have led scholars to unknowingly create a multitude of "separate" gods that might actually be the same figures under different titles?

The confusion reminds me of the passage in the Bible about the Tower of Babel, where language was confounded after God’s destruction of the tower:

It’s as if the remnants of a shared understanding were scattered... creating fragmented and overlapping myths across cultures. It’s fascinating to consider what clarity we might gain if we could piece them all back together! And that is my intention.

Baalbek stands as a silent witness to a forgotten era... one filled with giants, Watchers, and civilizations possessing technology far beyond what we can explain. The Nephilim may have been real, their legacy carved into the stones of Baalbek and preserved in ancient texts like The Book of Enoch.

Could it be that the builders of Baalbek were not "primitive" at all, but rather part of an advanced, pre-flood civilization—a civilization hinted at in the Bible and other ancient texts?

The pieces are there. The signs are everywhere. It’s up to us to see.

"There are truths hidden in plain sight-all we must do is uncover them."

Additional Resources:

🔹 The Book of Enoch

🔹 Biblical References: Genesis 6, Numbers 13, Tower of Babel (Genesis 11)

🔹 Related Sites: Mount Hermon, Cedar Forests of Lebanon, Giza

The Archons

In Gnostic tradition, the Seven Archons are rulers or gatekeepers of the material world, often seen as agents of the Demiurge, Yaldabaoth.

Their purpose is to maintain control over the physical realm, keeping human souls trapped in the material plane and separated from the divine Pleroma (the source of all spiritual light).

Each Archon is linked to a classical planet, symbolizing their cosmic influence. They are not inherently good or evil but represent forces that oppose spiritual awakening and divine truth, creating illusions to prevent humanity from transcending the material world.

Their primary role is to govern the flawed creation of Yaldabaoth, acting as enforcers of the material and emotional constraints that keep humanity bound to ignorance.

The Gnostics viewed the Archons as obstacles to overcome on the journey to spiritual enlightenment ... a theme that mirrors similar concepts in other religious traditions, such as Mara in Buddhism, Shaitan in Islam, or Maya in Hinduism.

These forces often represent illusion, ego, or ignorance, and overcoming them requires self-awareness, divine assistance, or the pursuit of hidden knowledge. In Gnosticism, this hidden knowledge (gnosis) is the key to liberation from the Archons’ control and the material realm they govern.

Sabaoth:- The Rebel Archon

Among the Seven Archons, Sabaoth, associated with Mars, stands out due to his unique story. According to the Apocryphon of John, Sabaoth rebelled against Yaldabaoth after witnessing Sophia's light and divine truth.

His rebellion earned him a special place outside the hierarchy of the Archons. He is said to have been redeemed by Sophia, who appointed him as ruler of the seventh heaven, a realm distinct from the Archons' dominion. Sabaoth's story represents the potential for even beings tied to materiality to recognize and embrace divine truth.

Here are depictions of the 7 Archons and the planets they represent:

Yaldobaoth -Saturn

🔹 Role: The chief Archon and Demiurge, the creator of the material world, embodying control and limitation.

🔹 Attributes: Often depicted with a lion’s head and a serpent’s body, symbolizing his pride and cunning.

🔹 Symbolism: Represents the forces of restriction, authority, and time.

🔹 Imagery: A dark, imposing figure overseeing a chaotic, imperfect creation, surrounded by rings or chains symbolizing Saturn's influence.

Io- Jupiter

🔹 Role: The Archon of expansion, associated with power and dominance.

🔹 Attributes: A regal, commanding presence, symbolizing greed and unchecked ambition.

🔹 Symbolism: Represents the forces of excess, material wealth, and the pursuit of authority.

🔹 Imagery: A grand figure, seated on a throne, holding a scepter or orb, with a backdrop of swirling cosmic storms akin to Jupiter's atmosphere.

Sabaoth -Mars

🔹 Role: The Archon of conflict, representing the forces of aggression and war.

🔹 Attributes: A warrior-like entity, embodying violence, passion, and chaos.

🔹 Symbolism: Represents the destructive and divisive aspects of material existence.

🔹 Imagery: A fiery, armored figure wielding weapons, with a battlefield or a red, tumultuous sky symbolizing Mars.

Adonaios -Sun

🔹 Role: The Archon of false enlightenment, associated with vanity and ego.

🔹 Attributes: A radiant, blinding presence, symbolizing arrogance and self-importance.

🔹 Symbolism: Represents the material world's illusion of glory and success.

🔹 Imagery: A glowing, overbearing figure standing under an artificial sun, with followers in shadows, blinded by his false light.

Elaios -Venus

🔹 Role: The Archon of desire, representing lust and attachment to pleasure.

🔹 Attributes: A seductive and alluring entity, embodying temptation and superficial beauty.

🔹 Symbolism: Represents the entrapment of the soul through sensory pleasures.

🔹 Imagery: A beautiful, shimmering figure surrounded by flowers or jewels, with a shadowy undercurrent of decay symbolizing Venus.

(Side note- as I was adding the images to each description, the name of this one hit me! If you add a C and a U it literally spells Elacious - the dark side of my pseudonym... Which isn't as significant unless you know that both my sun sign and my ascendant are in Libra ...which is ruled by Venus!! 😯😳😳😳)

Astaphanos -Mercury

🔹 Role: The Archon of manipulation, associated with deceit and control of knowledge.

🔹 Attributes: A cunning, trickster-like figure, symbolizing lies and confusion.

🔹 Symbolism: Represents the distortion of truth and communication.

🔹 Imagery: A masked figure holding a scroll or staff, with a background of swirling, chaotic symbols and lines representing Mercury's speed and influence.

Horaios-Moon

🔹 Role: The Archon of illusion, associated with fear and emotional instability.

🔹 Attributes: A shadowy, mysterious entity, symbolizing the deceptive pull of the material realm.

🔹 Symbolism: Represents cycles of delusion and emotional entrapment.

🔹 Imagery: A pale, ghostly figure under a crescent moon, surrounded by reflections or mirages that distort reality.