The Pineal Gland( Eye of Horus )?
- May 12, 2023
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Updated: Feb 2
The Amazing Similarities of the Pineal Gland and the Eye of Horus!
The Eye of Horus, also known as the left wedjat eye or udjat eye, is a profound symbol in ancient Egyptian religion, embodying well-being, healing, and protection. It is closely related to the “Eye of Ra” (the right wedjat eye), with both serving as significant emblems in Egyptian mythology, bearing a striking resemblance to the pineal gland as it is situated in the brain.
The pineal gland was celebrated as the third eye in many ancient cultures.
An aesthetic and theory I have always found fascinating
The pineal gland is present in almost all vertebrates, but is absent in protochordates in which there is a simple pineal homologue. The hagfish, considered as a primitive vertebrate, has a rudimentary structure regarded as the "pineal equivalent" in the dorsal diencephalon. In some species of amphibians and reptiles, the gland is linked to a light-sensing organ, variously called the parietal eye, the pineal eye or the third eye . Reconstruction of the biological evolution pattern suggests that the pineal gland was originally a kind of atrophied photoreceptor that developed into a neuroendocrine organ.
Allegedly, Ancient Greeks were the first to notice the pineal gland( eventhough the eye of horus is has been scripted in ancent Egypt hieroglyphics from (3250) BC However accrding to the Greeks the pineal gland is believed it to be a valve, a guardian for the flow of pneuma. Galen in the 2nd century C.E. could not find any functional role and regarded the gland as a structural support for the brain tissue. He gave the name konario, meaning cone or pinecone, which during the Renaissance was translated to Latin as pinealis. In the 17th century, René Descartes revived the mystical purpose and described the gland as the "principal seat of the soul". In the mid-20th century, the real biological role as a neuroendocrine organ was established.
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Fun fact: The pineal gland contains actual crystals. More specifically, tiny calcite microcrystals that exhibit piezoelectric properties. (This basically means that the crystals can produce electricity when they’re squeezed or vibrated) - But as you're probably aware, the pineal gland is also one of the most calcified parts of the human body. Make an effort to decalcify your pineal gland because it will change your life. Avoid fluoride, meditate and get plenty of sunlight exposure. There's also an incredible supplement for this here - The pineal gland may be small, but unlocking its potential opes the door to better health, deeper insight, and a more awakened state of being.
How could you say the Greeks discovered the Pinal gland when the Egyptians where writing and painting it 1000's of years before the Greeks?