The Atlantic Ocean is said to be home to the lost continent of Atlantis while the Pacific Ocean allegedly once contained a continent known as Lemuria or Mu for short. Who were these people and what happened to the continent?
The Continent of Lemuria
Lemuria was supposedly a large continent which existed around the same time of Atlantis. English zoologist Phillip Sclater hypothesized that "A land bridge once existed during the Eocene Age from Malay Archipelago to the south coast of Asia and Madagascar, thus connecting India to southern Africa." According to Sclater's theory, it would explain why lemurs, (whom Lemuria is named for,) are found on both Africa and India.
It is said that Lemuria flourished until about 12,000 years ago when it was destroyed by natural disasters including a volcanic eruption, tidal waves and earthquakes. What is left of this so-called lost continent are rocky islands scattered about the Pacific Ocean.
Lemurians
Various descriptions of Lemurians have been suggested by theosophists and philosophers. Some of these include that Lemurians were fifteen feet tall, had four arms, and originally laid eggs. An easier claim to swallow is that they were a shorter race of people with somewhat dark complexions. They are believed to have lived simply and were very spiritual. They also possessed the ability of clairvoyance.
James Churchward
One of the more credible claims about the Lemurians comes from Colonel James Churchward who allegedly was shown some secret ancient stone tablets by a Hindu priest. According to these ancient stones, Lemuria consisted of 60 million people who lived in ten different tribes. The continent itself was 6,000 miles long and 3,000 miles wide.
Just as some Atlanteans are believed to have escaped their continent as it was being destroyed, thus was the fate of some Lemurians. According to Churchward, evidence of the existence of Lemuria can be found in the artifacts and legends of the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Tibetans, to name but a few.
Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be any concrete proof that Lemuria existed. Although there are those who claim to have past life memories of living there and many people have seen this mysterious continent via psychic abilities, there is no scientific proof that it existed.
Like it's famous counterpart Atlantis, Lemuria remains a mystery. For now it must remain a legend until proof is found that it actually existed. Just like it's been said that one day Atlantis will rise again, the same has been said for Lemuria. Only time will tell.
Related Reading:
The Legend of Atlantis – Was Atlantis Real?
The Mystery of Easter Island and Moai Statues
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Sources:
- Harper's Encyclopedia of Mystical & Paranormal Experience, Rosemary Ellen Guiley, (HarperSanFrancisco,) 1991
- Secrets and Mysteries of the World. Sylvia Browne, (Hay House, Inc.,) 2005
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