Chariots Of The Gods [Mass Market Paperback]

Erich von Daniken (Author), Michael Heron (Translator)

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• Mass Market Paperback: 163 pages
• Publisher: Berkley Books (September 1980)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0425043819
• ISBN-13: 978-0425043813
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 3.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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This review is from: Chariots Of The Gods (Mass Market Paperback)

Why do all the ancient prehistoric religions have so many similarities? Time after time we find the same basic stories. Gods came down from the stars in great, fiery chariots. These gods taught primitive barbarians how to build a civilization, gave them a set of rules or `commandments' concerning proper behavior, then returned to the stars with the promise that they wouldn't be gone forever.

Why do so many ancient civilizations have cultural similarities? Time and again we encounter records showing that this or that dead empire knew more about math or astronomy than we do today. Pyramids are not exclusively Egyptian. Nor are mummies. Both have been found on nearly every continent. Pyramids around the world show similar advanced architecture and mummies often show similar methods of preparation.

Did all these ancients have some way of communicating with each other? Unlikely. So how did all these prehistoric cultures come to bear such resemblance to each other, as if they al had the same influence or inspiration? Perhaps they did all share the same source of inspiration.

Erich Von Daniken suggests that those gods in their fiery chariots were, in reality, advanced beings from other worlds. Yes, this is an old idea, maybe even a tired old concept. But this book was published in 1969 and this was a fairly new idea back then. And Daniken argues his case quite convincingly. Bit by bit, piece by piece, he presents his evidence and clearly ties it all together into a conclusion which is hard to refute.

Is it science fiction or science fact? Decide for yourself. One thing is certain. There are many questions about our human history that need to be answered. The answers Erich Von Daniken presents may or may not be right but they are certainly thought provoking.