"The Da Vinci Code" by Dan Brown is a well researched novel written about the facts of Leonardo Da Vinci and the truth behind his paintings in reference to the Holy Grail. The secret society called The Priory of Sion is explained and linked to many prominent people in our history. Being that the facts contained in this book are true, my knowledge of Da Vinci and my church has been completely undermined. It is not necessarily bad having my beliefs undermined. I still believe what I always have; I just have something to think about. The two main areas of this book that caught my interest the most were the explanations of Leonardo's art work, and the Catholic Church cover up of past history.
Leonardo Da Vinci's artwork is widely known as some of the most beautiful and skilled ever created. Yet behind all of this allure lie many secrets, not only in the paintings but in the meaning of the paintings as well. Da Vinci "believed that a human soul could not be enlightened unless it had both male and female elements" (120). Due to this belief, the Mona Lisa is androgynous; neither male nor female. The Egyptian god Amon is the God of masculine fertility. His counterpart was the Egyptian goddess of fertility Isis. Her ancient pictogram use to be called L"ISA. When you put them together it spells AMON L"ISA. That is how Da Vinci got the name Mona Lisa, and that little secret is why she's smiling like she knows something. Much more of his artwork contains hidden meanings as well. The Last Supper contains a huge hidden picture. The person seated to the right hand of the Lord is really a female, not a male. She is the Holy Grail, which I will explain later. Her name is Mary Magdalene and she was Jesus" wife. The church defamed her to cover up her secret, yet Da Vinci made it very noticeable who she was and her role. Jesus and Mary's clothes were inverse of each other in colors, which can be explained as like ying and yang.
Those that believe in myth over science, are they wrong? ... The term myth has multiple meanings. ... In the myth Hesiod anthropomorphizes the cosmos. ... (French, pg. 61) This statement was considered the core truth behind human interaction in the world. ... Shocked and afraid, he noiselessly turns to hide behind a tree and waits, anxiously aware of the great danger. ...
But two lurking detriments to these strong morals are the "Myth of the Model Family" and the "Myth of Education and Empowerment.... The truth behind education in today's society also contradicts the equality aspect of the myth. ... The "Myth of the Model Family" and the "Myth of Education and Empowerment" seem to have a widespread reach over American society. However, these beliefs go against the truths of our society, though they are still widely believed because of the media promoting these myths. ... As the result, the myth produces an unsatisfied pop...
In chapter one, we learned the real truths behind those myths and how those myths came about. ... The truths behind this myth is the fact that life expectancy in the past was lower, diseases killed many older peoples, and children left home when they married. ... The truth behind this myth is that it was true at one point, but however, it did decrease to four in ten marriages will end in divorce. ... But most television shows are more wholesome and hold back on the real truths that families face. ... Magazines also can take you "behind the scenes- on family life and the conquers and str...
The author David Gelernter in this article Unplugged: The Myth of computers in the classroom believes so and has several supporting facts to back his beliefs. ... It may seem kind of odd at first to hear this statement and believe it, but its an undeniable truth that computers can and have effected the literacy rate due to over use of multimedia and hypermedia. ... If we do, the drilling reading in an age of multimedia is a waste of time" cant be far behind" (275). ... We can easily see that his statement sheds truth about the educational system. ... Overall, Gelernter undoubtedly s...
Suddenly a dim ring in the distant corner begins to expand and expand until eventually all that was once hidden reveals itself in a blinding white mess of truth. ... This circumstance is experienced by the characters in Plato's "Myth of the Cave" in both metaphorical and literal senses. ... "The Myth of a Cave" depicts a large fire that is described to be at a distance behind the prisoners, between the prisoners and fire a short wall was built. Behind this wall men carry various objects that project shadows onto the opposing wall in front of the prisoners for them to s...
In the Babylonian myths, it is the Underworld, in Iroquois myths, it was spirit world, and in Algonquin myths, it was the island of the blessed and the lake which surround it. ... The Babylonian myth takes a different view on death. In it, one must pass through the seven gates of the Underworld, and "leave behind all signs of their earthly stations". ... These myths illustrate the fundamental truth that death is permanent and that it would be better to move on rather than become obsessive on something that is natural. Myths emphasize the fact that those who move to afterlife cannot...
The Rainbow Snake The myth entitled The Rainbow Snake is an Australian Aborigine myth that deals with the creation of many objects on earth. ... The water from the spirit river rolled along the valleys behind him, forming streams and rivers. ... Blue refers to "constancy or truth- (Jobes page 356-359). ... He sprang to the sky leaving behind his rainbow skin, which was draped across the sky. ... (Power of Myth, Page 81). ...
Today we have scientific facts that tell us the truth about things that we wouldn't know without modern day science. ... Disillusionment is the acceptance of truth and the understanding or reality. ... Usually an act forces them to realize the truth when they probably would rather continue in their own beliefs. ... The naiveté of a child who believes this myth is also accompanied by the delight that believing in the myth brings. ... I feel my body tensing and my nerves going into overdrive almost every time I get behind the wheel. ...
Those who believe in myth over science, are they wrong? ... The term myth has multiple meanings. ... In the myth Hesiod anthropomorphizes the cosmos. ... (French, pg. 61) This statement was considered the core truth behind human interaction in the world. ... Shocked and afraid, he noiselessly turns to hide behind a tree and waits, anxiously aware of the great danger. ...
