The talisman of interdimensional travel is a mystical object that is said to possess the power to transport individuals between different dimensions. While the existence of such a talisman is purely speculative, it has captured the imagination of many individuals throughout history who have sought to explore other realms beyond our own. The concept of interdimensional travel stems from the idea that there are multiple realities or dimensions that exist alongside our own, each with its own unique set of laws, physical properties, and beings. These dimensions could include parallel universes, alternate timelines, or completely unfamiliar realms. The talisman, in mythology and fantasy literature, is often portrayed as a small, ornate object imbued with magical properties. It can take various forms, such as a pendant, an amulet, or a mystical artifact.
Later on, this problem is somehow overcome, such that people from Universe B can cross over to Universe A.
Antimatter is perfectly harmless with itself and behaves exactly like ordinary matter other than the fact that they have positrons and antiprotons instead of electrons and protons. The reality you are in depends on your perceptions, and if you can attune your perceptions to another reality, you will leave this one and enter that one.
It can take various forms, such as a pendant, an amulet, or a mystical artifact. The talisman is said to act as a gateway or key that enables its holder to traverse between dimensions, allowing them to explore and interact with these different worlds. In stories and legends, the talisman of interdimensional travel is often sought by brave adventurers, curious scholars, or even power-hungry individuals who desire to harness its abilities for their own gain.
Talisman of the interdimensional travel
Avi Loeb told Michael Shermer that he was very upset about a New York Times Magazine profile depicting him as an out-of-touch scientific pariah who makes basic analytical mistakes and is increasingly unmoored from reality due to his obsession with space aliens. He ran to Shermer’s podcast to complain about the magazine alleging that he is thin-skinned and uses the media to retaliate against criticism rather than produce strong science. But what else should we expect from a man who is now a regular on Ancient Aliens? Loeb’s quest for aliens is a bit of magical thinking according to his peers, so it’s appropriate that this episode of Ancient Aliens is devoted to the magic of talismans.
There are interesting things to say about talismans and the ancient idea that ritual objects can have magical results. By Late Antiquity, talismans were big business—fragments of either Noah’s or Utnapishtim’s ark were especially popular—and in the Middle Ages, specialists created all sorts of magical amulets claiming to draw on the mystical powers of ancient magicians. Medieval Arabic-language authors preserved stories about Egyptian talismans that supposedly protected the country from invasion, guarded tombs, and could heal or kill.
Segment 1
The show opens with the Christian cross as a “symbol of power,” or talisman. Stock footage illustrates the idea of talismans as the show tries to explain them as physical objects containing or focusing supernatural power, but as they talk about them, they quickly start to waffle on the literalness of talismans, introducing a number of symbolic items among those alleged to contain actual magic. Mitch Horowitz professes to be amazed that many talismans across time and space use the human eye, as though humans wouldn’t use prominent body parts in their art just by chance. This leads to a discussion of the Evil Eye, a nearly universal belief that nasty looks can transmit curses. The merkaba, a talisman originating around 100 BCE meaning “chariot” intended to represent Ezekiel’s vision of God’s divine chariot, is discussed in terms of the false idea that Ezekiel saw an alien spaceship. Given that the Merkaba school of mysticism emerged long after the Book of Ezekiel was written, there is no reason to assume the amulet is a direct copy of an alien spaceship.
Segment 2
The second segment discusses talismans in ancient Egypt, emphasizing the use of meteoric material—i.e. “extraterrestrial” material—for its magical power. Stylized symbols such as the ankh and Djed pillar are alleged to be technology, but most of the segment is devoted to repeating multiple times that sch symbols were “powerful.” The rest of the segment is repeated from previous episodes alleging falsely that the Djed pillar was a Tesla coil for generating electricity. Giorgio Tsoukalos claims that because Djed pillars generated electrical power, their talismanic function substituting magical power for real electricity. The show then claims that the British monarchy’s orb and scepter are copies of Egyptian talismans representing alien tech. This is false. The scepters used by Christian monarchs derive from those of the Romans, in turn derived from Etruscan symbols. They are not directly inspired by Egypt.
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The third segment moves to East Asia to discuss Buddhist talismans and beliefs that statues are alive and contain the essence of the deities they represent. Statues carved by the Jomon, an indigenous culture of Japan, are shown. These are classic evidence for ancient astronauts popular in the old 1970s paperbacks when their stylized shapes were compared to astronaut suits. The show moves on to conflate the Jomon with Shintoism to discuss Shintoism’s sky gods but can’t sustain a discussion very long, pushing on to a global collage of various figurines with large eyes or reptilian features that the show implies represent the Greys and Reptilians. You see, big eyes = alien, which is why Garfield the cat is from outer space.
Segment 4
The fourth segment travels to Göbekli Tepe to rehash the dogma obsessing fringe pseudohistorians that the use of baskets or handbags is somehow a secret conspiracy. The show alleges that every depiction of a purse or bag in ancient art represents a carrying case for talismans, though there is no evidence for this. The show then discusses fulu talismans, Taoist symbols that contain nonsense writing said to be the secret language of the gods. (Cf. Christian “speaking in tongues.”) David Childress says that such talismans are linked to extraterrestrials, though there is no explanation for exactly what that would be, presumably the beaming of alien thoughts into human minds from previous episodes.
Segment 5
The fifth segment describes the Catholic dogma of transubstantiation, the belief that the bread and wine transform into Christ’s body and blood literally, not symbolically. However, the show immediately misunderstands this and describes the belief as “infusing” “energy” into the bread and wine. This leads to a discussion of using spoken words to perform magical and supernatural rituals. However, the show gets rather far afield from talismans in locating the source of magic in words. This leads to a cross-promotion with sister show The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch in which Travis Taylor tests whether magic words and sounds can open a portal to another dimension with vibrations. The Blazing Bear Drummers, a Native music group from Oklahoma, sing and pound drums, while Taylor alleges that a stone circle far from them up on a mesa suddenly changed temperature as they sang. Naturally, no conclusive testing occurred, nor did anyone visit the circle to look for reasons for thermal imagery changes, all the better to preserve the supposed mystery. How far from a stone circle can one sing and still have the circle know you are aiming your magic power at it? Obviously, Oklahoma is too far or else it would be lighting up three times per week at minimum. Do other circles also listen for singing? Or do they take turns? It is very confusing who in the portal dimension is in charge of directing the magic power to its destination and picking which destination that should be.
Segment 6
The final segment briefly discusses the use of human remains as talismans and the belief that body parts contain mystical connections to their former owners. The show alleges that “quantum entanglement” makes it plausible that the souls of the saints still are tied to their bones. William Henry then concludes that talismans are “quantum entanglement devices” channeling some vaguely defined notion of “power” from another dimension. But, ultimately, the show can’t quite decide whether “divine power” is supposed to be electric, psychic, or interdimensional, or supernatural, implying that they are all the same. The narrator suggests we are too stupid to understand the answer even if the aliens, who are also gods, told us.
Theoretically, this was to allow creatures from the Abyss to be able to climb up to the Seventh Heaven (although this would take a very long time) and wreak havoc. Plus, any dieties or similar beings killed in the tunnel (or encountered along the way) would be dead-dead. They wouldn't be able to reappear in their 'home plane'.
They embark on epic quests or face arduous challenges in order to obtain the talisman and unlock the secrets of interdimensional travel. The talisman is typically said to possess unique properties that enable its user to manipulate and navigate the fabric of reality. It may grant the power to open portals between dimensions, provide protection from the dangers of other worlds, or even bestow knowledge and understanding of the multidimensional nature of existence. However, the talisman of interdimensional travel often comes with a great cost or responsibility. Its power can be unpredictable and dangerous, and venturing into different dimensions brings its own set of risks and consequences. In many stories, the talisman is portrayed as a double-edged sword, capable of both granting incredible experiences and unleashing chaos if misused. While the existence of a talisman capable of interdimensional travel remains firmly in the realm of fiction and speculation, the concept continues to fascinate and intrigue humanity. It speaks to our innate curiosity about the unknown and our desire to explore beyond the limits of our own reality. Whether as a symbol of adventure, a cautionary tale, or a source of inspiration, the talisman of interdimensional travel serves as a reminder of the power of imagination and the endless possibilities that lie beyond our own dimension..
Reviews for "The Interdimensional travel Talisman in Myth and Legend: Stories from Around the World"
1. Emily - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with "Talisman of the Interdimensional Travel". The concept of interdimensional travel is intriguing, but the execution fell flat for me. The pacing was incredibly slow, and the plot lacked depth. The characters were also very one-dimensional and lacked any development. Overall, I found the book to be a tedious read and would not recommend it to others.
2. Ethan - 1 star - "Talisman of the Interdimensional Travel" was a complete letdown. The writing style was confusing and often disjointed, making it difficult to follow the story. The world-building was weak, and the author failed to create a compelling and immersive alternate dimension. The lack of character development made it hard to connect with any of the protagonists, and their motivations remained unclear throughout the book. I was very disappointed with this novel and would not recommend it to anyone.
3. Sarah - 2 stars - I had high hopes for "Talisman of the Interdimensional Travel", but unfortunately, it fell short for me. The plot was predictable, and the twists were lackluster. The prose was also overly descriptive, slowing down the narrative and making it a struggle to stay engaged. Additionally, the dialogue felt forced and unnatural, which made it difficult to invest in the characters' interactions. Overall, I found the book to be underwhelming and was left feeling unsatisfied.