Flying Boats / Flying Sun disks
The Flying Boats and Flying Sun Disks are recurring motifs in ancient mythologies and religious texts, often linked to celestial beings, gods, or otherworldly visitors. Some researchers in the ancient astronaut theory suggest that these descriptions might have been attempts by ancient civilizations to document unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs) using the vocabulary and symbolism available to them.
1. Flying Boats in Mythology
The concept of flying boats appears across various cultures, particularly in ancient Egyptian, Hindu, and Norse mythologies.
A. Ancient Egypt: The Solar Barque (Boat of the Sun God Ra)
The solar barque (or solar boat) was believed to be the vessel of the sun god Ra, who traveled across the sky during the day and through the underworld at night.
This celestial boat, known as the "Atet" or "Mandjet", was sometimes described as glowing and moving without sails or oars.
In some accounts, the boat was capable of ascending and descending, moving in ways that resemble modern depictions of flying craft.
Some researchers interpret the solar boat's luminous nature and flight path as descriptions of a UFO or spacecraft, potentially misinterpreted by ancient Egyptians.
B. Hindu Texts: The Flying Chariots (Vimanas)
Hindu epics like the Mahabharata and Ramayana describe flying vehicles called Vimanas, which resemble both flying boats and chariots.
The Pushpaka Vimana, the aerial chariot of the god Kubera, was later used by Rama to return to his kingdom after battle.
These vehicles were said to be self-propelled, able to fly to the heavens and across vast distances, with detailed descriptions that sound remarkably like aircraft.
C. Norse Mythology: Skidbladnir – The Ship of the Gods
The ship Skidbladnir, owned by the god Frey, was said to be a magical ship that could fly through the air and be folded to fit into a small pouch.
While mostly described as a seafaring vessel, some interpretations suggest it could travel between realms, similar to flying vessels in other myths.
2. Flying Sun Disks
The concept of a flying sun disk is found in multiple cultures, with various interpretations.
A. Egypt: The Winged Sun Disk
In Egyptian art, the winged sun disk appears in temple carvings, tombs, and hieroglyphs.
Some interpretations suggest that it represents the solar god Ra traveling across the sky in his celestial form.
Ancient astronaut theorists propose that these disks could be symbolic representations of actual flying craft, possibly observed and recorded by ancient Egyptians.
B. The Book of Ezekiel (Biblical Connection)
The Prophet Ezekiel described seeing a glowing wheel within a wheel that appeared in the sky and moved in ways that did not conform to natural flight.
Some interpretations liken this to a mechanical flying craft, rather than a purely spiritual vision.
C. Mesopotamian Connections
In Sumerian and Babylonian cultures, the gods were often depicted descending from the sky in radiant disks.
The god Shamash, associated with the sun, was often depicted emerging from a circular, radiant object, which some theorists argue could be an early depiction of a spacecraft.
3. Could These Be Ancient UAP Sightings?
Some researchers, particularly those supporting the ancient astronaut theory, suggest that:
The descriptions of "flying boats" and "sun disks" could be misunderstood observations of real aerial craft.
Ancient people lacked the vocabulary to describe advanced flying technology and instead framed them in religious or mythological terms.
The "divine" aspect of these objects might not refer to gods, but rather to highly advanced beings or technologies.
Skeptics, however, argue that:
These stories are metaphors for natural phenomena (e.g., the sun moving across the sky).
The flying boats and sun disks are symbolic representations of cosmic order and divine will.
4. Conclusion
The Flying Boats and Flying Sun Disks are fascinating elements of ancient mythology, with possible connections to UAP narratives. Whether they describe literal flying objects or are spiritual metaphors, they remain some of the most intriguing ancient descriptions of aerial phenomena.