Staff god symbolism: figure holding two staffs found globally from Peru to Egypt. Richard Casaro documented that staff-wielding figure icons exist worldwide from ancient Egypt to pre-Colombian Peru The motif appears above doorways in Bolivia, Turkey, Peru, Afghanistan, Egypt, Colombia, North America, Sumba, Italy, Lebanon, China, India, Indonesia, and Nigeria The Long Man of Wilmington matches this 'godself' icon motif
A striking pattern emerges worldwide: staff-wielding figure icons appear from ancient Egypt to pre-Colombian Peru, above doorways in Bolivia, Turkey, Afghanistan, Colombia, China, India, Indonesia, Nigeria, and beyond. The Long Man of Wilmington matches this 'godself' motif, with rays emanating from the head suggesting solar symbolism. The two staffs may represent duality: male/female, sun/moon, up/down. Holding two staffs physically creates perfect balance - the person becomes the stabilizing third point. A similar figure appears on the Finglesham Buckle found in Kent near Wilmington, bearing both sun and moon discs. Some scholars date this global motif back over 11,000 years, hinting at a forgotten ancient religion. 148:00-164:00
Key Facts
- Richard Casaro documented that staff-wielding figure icons exist worldwide from ancient Egypt to pre-Colombian Peru
- The motif appears above doorways in Bolivia, Turkey, Peru, Afghanistan, Egypt, Colombia, North America, Sumba, Italy, Lebanon, China, India, Indonesia, and Nigeria
- The Long Man of Wilmington matches this 'godself' icon motif
- Staff gods were depicted with rays emanating from the head (solar symbolism)
- The staffs may represent duality: male/female, sun/moon, up/down
- Holding two staffs physically creates perfect balance - the person becomes the third stabilizing point
- The Finglesham Buckle found in Kent near Wilmington shows a similar staff-bearing figure with sun and moon discs
- This widespread motif suggests a forgotten global religion from the remote past
- Some scholars date this symbolism back over 11,000 years based on Sabir temple in Turkey
Source: Stuart Mason | Decoding The Long Man of Wilmington and Archaeoastronomy | Megalithomania Interview by MegalithomaniaUK