The Dogon people

The Dogon are an ethnic group residing in the central plateau region of Mali, West Africa.

The Dogon primarily inhabit the central plateau region of Mali, including the Bandiagara Escarpment. This area is characterized by cliffs and plateaus.

The Dogon have a complex system of religious beliefs that include myths, rituals, and ceremonies. Much of their religious knowledge has been transmitted orally through generations.

The Dogon pagan beliefs are the last surviving beliefs of the old times, the dogon have astronomical knowledge, particularly regarding the star systems, but nothing to do with planet 9 or sirius these are Propaganda claims that began in 1952, read below.

# The Big Lie

In 1976, Robert Temple wrote the book "The Sirius Mystery". Temple stated that the Dogon, a tribe in Africa, possessed extraordinary knowledge on the star system Sirius, the brightest star in the sky, the star which became the marker of an important ancient Egyptian calendar.

Temple claimed that the Dogon possessed knowledge on Sirius B and Sirius C, companion stars to Sirius that are, however, invisible to the naked eye. How did the Dogon know about their existence? Temple referred to legends of a mythical creature Oannes, who brought wisdom to the dogons. In 1998, Temple republished the book with the subtitle "new scientific evidence of alien contact 5,000 years ago".

The book's glory came crashing down earlier this summer, when Lynn Picknett and Clive Prince published "The Stargate Conspiracy". That book stated that Temple had been highly influenced in his thinking by his mentor, Arthur M. Young. Young was a fervent believer in "the Council of Nine", a group of channeled entities that claim they are the nine creator gods of ancient Egypt. "The Nine" are part of the UFO and New Age and many claim to be in contact with them.

"The Nine" also claim to be extraterrestrial beings, from the star Sirius. In 1952, Young was one of the nine people present during the "first contact" with the Council, where contact was initiated by Andrija Puharich, It was Young who gave Temple in 1965 a French article on the secret star lore of the Dogon, an article written by Griaule and Dieterlen. In 1966, Temple, at the impressionable age of 21, became Secretary of Young's Foundation for the Study of Consciousness.

In 1967, Temple began work on what would eventually become "The Sirius Mystery". As Picknett and Prince have been able to show, Temple's arguments are often based on erroneous readings of encyclopaedic entries and misrepresentations of ancient Egyptian mythology. They conclude that Temple very much wanted to please his mentor. It is, however, a fact that the end result is indeed a book that would have pleased Young and his beliefs in extraterrestrial beings from Sirius very much, whether or not this was the intention of Temple.

Though Temple's work is now therefore definitely challenged, the core of the mystery remained intact. At the centre of this enigma is the work of Marcel Griaule and Germaine Dieterlen, two French anthropologists, who wrote down the secret knowledge on "Sirius B" and "Sirius C" in their book "The Pale Fox".

But now, in another recent publication, "Ancient Mysteries" by Peter James and Nick Thorpe, this "mystery" is also uncloaked, as a hoax or a lie, perpetrated by Griaule.

To recapitulate, Griaule was initiated in the secret mysteries of the male Dogon, who allegedly told him the secrets of Sirius' invisible companions. Sirius ('sigu tolo' in their language) had two star companions. This was revealed in an article that was published by Griaule and Dieterlen in the French language in 1950.

To quote "Ancient Mysteries": "While Temple, following Griaule, assumes that 'to polo' is the invisible star Sirius B, the Dogon themselves, as reported by Griaule, say something quite different."

To quote the Dogon: "When Digitaria ('to polo') is close to Sirius, the latter becomes brighter; when it is at its most distant from Sirius, Digitaria gives off a twinkling effect, suggesting several stars to the observer."

The biggest challenge to Griaule, came from Walter Van Beek. He pointed out that Griaule and Dieterlen stand alone in the world in their claims on the secrets of the Dogon. No other anthropologist supports their claims.

In 1991, Van Beek led a team of anthropologists into a decade of research with the Dogon, find not a single trace of this knowledge. Van Beek discovered that the Dogon are of course aware of the brightest star in the sky, but they do not, call it as 'sigu tolo', as Griaule claimed, but 'dana tolo'.

# Propaganda

The pursuit of truth and accurate knowledge is fundamental when studying cultures, misrepresenting the beliefs or traditions of a community, as in the case of the Dogon, can perpetuate stereotypes and distort the understanding of their rich cultural heritage.

Separating reality from fiction helps researchers and scholars avoid confirmation bias, where preconceived notions or desires influence the interpretation of evidence. Objective analysis is crucial for unbiased understanding.

The Dogon have no fundamental scientific principles the religion and mythological stories above are stories made up by the people of africa thousands of years ago. Therefore, the concept that the Dogon have advanced knowledge is a lie.

A Lie that serves as a cautionary example of how misinformation or misinterpretation can lead to the creation of elaborate theories that lack a basis in reality. When information is distorted or misrepresented, it can be exploited for various purposes, including the creation of sensationalized narratives, conspiracy theories, or fictional stories.

Writers and authors created fictional stories to capture the imagination of readers and gain financial gain. The inclusion of mysterious or otherworldly elements can enhance the marketability of books, films, or other media.

Theories about "Planet X" or the "Great Reset" tap into fears or anxieties about cataclysmic events or significant societal changes.

1. Umberto Eco - "Foucault's Pendulum": This novel delves into the creation of elaborate conspiracy theories and the dangerous game of weaving complex narratives based on misunderstood or misinterpreted information.

2. Dan Brown - "The Da Vinci Code": Known for combining historical facts with fictional elements, this book explores the exploitation of ambiguities in historical records to create sensationalized and conspiratorial narratives.

3. Robert Anton Wilson - "Illuminatus! Trilogy": Wilson's work often involves the manipulation of information and the creation of intricate conspiracy theories, reflecting on the blurred lines between reality and fiction.

4. David Icke - "The Biggest Secret": Icke is known for exploring conspiracy theories, including those involving extraterrestrial beings and secret societies. His work often attracts attention for its sensationalized content.

See Also

* Pseudoscience
* ‏Ku Klux Klan‏‎
* The Anti-Masonic movement‏‎
* Racism