This definitive guide connects a diverse range of new and existing theories about the Anunnaki, while exploring their possible connection to humanity’s past, present, and future.
Over 6,000 years ago, the world’s first civilization, the Sumerians, were recording stories of strange celestial gods who they believed came from the heavens to create mankind. These gods, known as the Anunnaki, are often neglected by mainstream historians. The Sumerians themselves are so puzzling; scholars have described their origin as “The Sumerian Problem.”
With so little taught about the ancient Sumerians in our history books, alternative theories have emerged. This has led many to wonder, about the true story behind the Sumerians and their otherworldly gods, the Anunnaki. Lynn traces the evolution of these Mesopotamian gods throughout the Ancient Near East, analyzing the religion, myth, art, and symbolism of the Sumerians, investigating:
Who are the Anunnaki? How accurate are the current Sumerian text translations, and how do we know for sure who to believe? Is there a connection between the Anunnaki and other ancient gods? Where are the Anunnaki now? Will their possible return spell the end of our world?
Methodical, thoughtful, and uncompromising. Dr. Lynn's book 'The Anunnaki Connection' does just that, makes countless connections. Some which are the accepted norm, some which are the accepted alt-norm, and some which are her own: alt-renegade!
There is so much research presented about Sumerian gods that it does get a bit confusing at times, which she acknowledges, but it doesn't stop the reader from understanding how our modern civilizations can all be traced directly back to the Anunnaki inventions in Sumer.
This book is not typical of the genre with fast paced jaw-dropping revelations lacking proper citations and physical evidence. It is more like an academic paper written in the common tongue. It doesn't presuppose, it cautions. It reminds you to be weary of dogma and motive. More perspectives can lead to greater understanding. An open mind can unlock hidden truths that others cannot or will not see.
There are two very interesting moments in the book. One is basically an open letter to SETI and the other is a confidential letter from an ex-secret society member full of revelations that if true, are terrible and frightening.
A rarity for it's balanced and detailed presentation of differing ideas, Dr. Lynn's book exceeds expectations by daring to uncover possibilities we didn't even know were there!
A fascinating look into Sumerian culture, myths and stories that have connections and parallels with other parts of the world. A well written book by a credentialed and brave author. I do wish academia and the mainstream would open up to exploring these ideas and theories. Anyone who scoffs and won't even consider the ideas in this and other similar books is (sadly) missing out on a lot of excitement and what I feel will be proven to be truth in the future.
The author presents many different and interesting perspectives and theories on the Anunnaki. Overall the book is well thought out and organized. I definitely learned some new stuff.
Africa maybe the birthplace of humanity but Sumeria was the birthplace of civilization. This book explore the possible origins of Sumerian society and the possible Genesis of mankind. As of late there has been much speculation as to who the Annunaki were and where they come from. Dr. Heather Lynn explores the different behind the issue. The Sumerians kind of popped up from like the Middle of nowhere and planted themselves in what is today Southern Iraq. It was all of the sudden because at that point humanity consisted of hunter gatherers and then all of the sudden we have an advanced society. Sumerian language was totally different from the surrounding languages and not too many other languages are quite like it. They had the first form of writing. They also built massive building and ziggurats that to this day cannot be replicated. Where did they come from ? What are the origins of humanity? Erich Von Danniken, Zecharia Sitchin and others will tell you that the Annunaki come from another planet called Nabiru and that Ancient Aliens helped build our advanced societies of old. Other theorists suggest panspermia. Panspermia state that potentially life bearing molecules or atoms arrived to earth attached to a meteorite or Asteroid. There is also directed panspermia where in alien intelligence attached molecule or atoms to a meteor or asteroid to begin life. You also have creationist theory and the theory that life spontaneously arose. Dr. Heather Lynn’s hypothesis is that the Annunaki came from somewhere further north fleeing an event that probably impacted the entire planet. They were far more advanced then the surrounding semites. They viewed the semitic tribes as inferior and enslaved them into a workforce that could build these monuments. Annunaki were not to marry the black headed natives. Some of the Annunaki like Enki were favorable to humanity or the natives and shared what they had and blended with them. Enlil looked at them like chattel and could have cared less for them. It was said that after the flood they left but Enki left behind 7 sages who would teach the natives things so they could build a society. The people with the most power in old Sumeria were the scribes that they had the connection to the gods.
By learning to write the scribes learned math, oratory and administration. They copied various works including instruction of herbs and building. The second class of scribes were formed into mystery schools. That used meditative techniques to reach extra terrestrial intelligence. The Sumerian knowledge of astronomy is unbelievable. No way they should have known this. This line of thinking is much in line with Graham Hancock’s view that before Sumeria there was an advanced civilization that spread it’s culture and technology prior to some disaster. Her view also subscribes to the view that shaman with the use of herbs or meditative techniques to contact other worldly intelligence. The book encourages critical thinking that the author does not claim to have the right theory. Rather she suggests that her theory is one of many and that all need top be explored.
"The Anunnaki Connection" is a thought-provoking book about the Ancient Alien Theory that has been popular for decades. Lynn engages in past research and claims about the possibility of aliens being the "gods" who came from the heavens and created humanity. She spends a lot of time commenting on the past work of others such as Zecharia Sitchin. There were a number of times she comments on supposed claims made by Sitchen and I paused with the thought that I don't remember Sitchin claiming that but then again, I have not read all of his work. However, I include this because I have seen other commentors say the same thing who claim to have read all of Sitchin's work, so that's just food for thought.
One thing I really admire about Lynn is her self-labeling as a "rogue archeologist." In the book, she makes many comments on the academic community ignoring archeological evidence which contradicts established archeological dogma to simply support and push forth a narrative. As a chaplain who tries to look at alternative views of religion, mythology, and our ancient past, I recognize the importance of academia, but we cannot simply shift all authority from the pastor in the pulpit to the academics in the ivory tower. It's simply trading one master for another. We need to be willing to listen to the outliers who are not yoked by organized religion or secular organizations, whose jobs and advancement in their careers are in the hands of others and dictate what they can and cannot say or publish.
Throughout the book, Lynn tries to just present facts and attempts to not let her own opinion loose but she does eventually give her own opinion, which I think is a good thing. I won't give it away but she gives her own insight into an alternative history which has shaped humanity throughout the ages.
For anybody who is interested in Ancient Alien Theory and wants to hear alternative theories to it, this would be a good book. Once again, since this is an audiobook, there are no references present and I have no idea if the physical copy provides any, but I think evidence and references to research are imperative for books like these which make sensationalist claims contrary to the norms. I'll be clear, in line with what I wrote earlier, the references don't need to be peer reviewed academic sources but some pathway to being able to understand where the author has come by this information or thought is essential.
A much better book than Wallis' Escaping from Eden, since book this has been written by a trained historian. Given the amount of attention that Gobekli Tepe has received in recent years, I was under the impression that it was the first society but I was wrong. But it was and always has been Sumer or Sumeria, because it had banking, priests, scribes, etc. and it was structured much like our modern society. It is strange indeed that Sumerian does not fit into any of the major linguistic groups. Perhaps, it's a part of other languages whose clay tablets have been destroyed? And then there's the Igigi - the little gods - not of royal stock, who were made to till the earth and serve the Anunnaki - the great gods. The theory of a rogue planet entering our solar system, colliding with earth causing fiery hail, darkness, flood, famine and pestilence is fascinating. Did Earth capture the rogue planet's moon making it its own? Was there a planet (Tiamat) between Mars and Jupiter that Nbiru (or its moon) crashed into it creating the Asteroid Belt? I had no idea that Panspermia was advocated by Crick - the man who discovered the structure of DNA. Retroviruses - the main driver of Cambrian explosion- can insert their genome into host DNA - another interesting aspect of Panspermia. What's with the blue blood, haemocyanin? Only octopuses have it and octopus' genome is reportedly too strange to be a product of evolution. Is it because of the extraterrestrial retroviruses? Gilgamesh was 2/3 god and 1/3 human. That's rather specific. On a side note, ziggurats were observatories and not just tombs. I found the story of Ninurta and the Turtle: https://etcsl.orinst.ox.ac.uk/cgi-bin...#
This person is good at using real, interesting science to promote pure pseudoscience. Almost like she has degrees in EDUCATION AND PROPAGANDA.
A PhD does not mean you know what you’re talking about.
You would think someone who put PhD on the cover of her book about Ancient Sumerian Aliens might have done her dissertation in something relevant? Nah. Doctor Heather Lynn got her PhD in education. “Heather's dissertation challenges the perceived andragogical value of digital technologies over real artifacts in museum exhibits, as well as the phenomenological motivations and perceptions of adult learners in the museum environment.”
Translation: she did her dissertation on how adults learn in museums.
Oh wait, she does have an MA in History, surely that was relevant to ancient history? Wrong again. “Her thesis examines the role of Aristotelian appeals (Logos, Ethos, and Pathos), in propaganda, public education, and consumer culture in Early Modern European free market economies.”
Oh my god, this kind of book should be illegal. This is nonsense. Doctor Heather Lynn is nonsense.
Panspermia is an interesting and intriguing theory THAT DOES NOT MEAN THE SUMERIAN GODS WERE REAL AND CREATED HUMAN HYBRID SLAVES TO MINE FOR GOLD.
The octopus is super weird and cool, THAT DOES NOT MEAN IT IS AN ALIEN.
Retroviruses emerging around the Cambrian explosion does not mean they are from aliens. Lots of things didn’t exist before the Cambrian explosion.
She really said physics and math is too anthropocentric, we need **ANTHROPOLOGISTS** looking for extraterrestrial life.
While listening to this, I was troubled by how I would review another book in the fringe category that has come to define much of how I think.
I was bothered instantly by my own assumptions. I thought I'd find another crackpot in Heather Lynn that I could spiritually agree with, but not condone.
Instead I have come across another lucid writer, who is willing to speak specifically to facts, other people's interpretations, and then her own, while citing each for what it is.
This level of clarity is needed by the fringe author, whose every word is scrutinized by the academic authority holders, whose primary job is to defend their authority against the fringe, rather than participate in the field that they're gatekeeping.
Lynn's interpretation of the Sumerian accounts of the Anunnaki (weird how there isn't any Anunnaki lore in Pop Culture) lie next to Graham Hancock's. Rather than aliens, there was a civilized people who lost their power, and went out in the world to bring civilization to others to keep the flame of knowledge alive.
Here's a book that Audible has in its plus category that none of my public libraries would ever add to their catalog. I can tell you that the quality and presentation of fact and opinion inside of the fringe category usually outpaces the socially sanctioned books.
The book was a sober analysis of the Anunnaki lore, and Lynn succeeded in weaving facts and interpretations together into an analysis that's worthy of consideration by those interested in the topic.
This is a peculiar book. The author is degreed, though I doubt she's one of the few who can read Sumerian. The book gives an overview of Sumerian culture and religion, treats seriously some of the more outlandish takes on that (Sitchin, van Daniken), then offers her own, more plausible, hypotheses which seems to amount to (1) an unknown higher human civilization influencing the Sumerians and (2) the additional influence of psychedelic drugs--and the intelligences accessible to altered states of consciousness. One thinks of McKenna's 'Food of the Gods', Hancock's 'Supernatural' and Strassman's 'DMT', all superior explorations of such notions. Beyond all this, Lynn punctuates her text with critiques of academia. The whole is a bit of a mess, more like a series of short, informal essays than a coherent whole.
I appreciate how much ground this book covered. I could buy into some but not all of the theories and where my beliefs differ I do love a good conspiracy theory so this book gave me lots of rabbit holes to explore further. At the very least it was interesting.
However I do feel the chapter with the letter from a "whistle-blower" exposing current attempts to communicate with beings in another dimension really took the book offroad where up to that point it had seemed mostly research and fact based.
I really like that the author committed herself to keeping an open mind and asking deep questions while taking a deep dive into a prehistory and mysterious phenomena. Unfortunately, there was not a single thing. new the book revealed for me. I'm glad that the author got to learn all this stuff for research for this book, but I think I learned all this stuff when I was like 15, in what feels like a lifetime ago. The author may have got a late start but at least she got there. This is a really good read for a noob on the subject.
I picked this up for research for my upcoming book. It's a difficult book to rate, half-legit anthropology and history, and half extremely fantastical pseudo-science. The author makes you half ashamed if you're skeptical of her ideas, though I guess in a way I can't blame her too much, because the 'establishment' certainly shames people for doubting their ideas. But she's so matter-of-fact about stuff like alien civilizations predating most human ones, it's very hard to take her seriously. Still, you can take the real historical data she does present, and leave the rest.
The book has some really good parts that encourage further research. However, I think the biggest flaw of the book is its lack of structure. I agree with her that the academic-industrial complex is no longer creative and is working for beneficiary groups, but she discusses this in an unstructured way throughout the book. I wished this book delved more deeply into the untold Anunnaki and Sumerian history.
Quite a piece of literary art. I witnessed the Annunaki and wrote a book called Torture to
My book reveals the dangers to one's self to release information such as she tries to relate to the open public. I have studied the Annunaki for years and years and certainly enjoyed reading this book.
Anyway you take this book, at face value or as fiction, nonetheless a great read and thought provoking. Do you take the blue pill and all is right with the world and you know what is right and wrong and who are the good guys and the bad guys, or do you take the red pill and see how deep the the rabbit hole goes?
Thoroughly researched look into the Sumerians, like all books written on historic cultures some are better than others. Heather Lynn has produced an excellent book of knowledge written in a style for everyone who is interested or has previous understanding can enjoy learning from while reading / listening. Totally excellent collection of your words thank you Heather Lynn and Chelsea Stevens for your superb eloquence, very much appreciated ladies. :-)
Dr. Lynn brings a level head to the mysteries that have surrounded the Sumerian civilization, and she addresses the extraterrestrial connections with plausible explanations, while also not completely debunking the many possibilities. This book will educate you and make you think. Well done!
My goodness should I go get a Doctorate in all I know about religious studies or perhaps one in specifically the Anunnaki. Her take is interesting and I was open minded but do I agree… do we have too?
An engaging exploration of ancient history and mystery. Heather Lynn makes complex ideas accessible, while the calm narration keeps you hooked throughout. A thought-provoking listen for anyone curious about humanity’s past. — Sherlocked in History
The information in this book is well presented. The author makes a good case for her thesis that the Anunnaki were an ancient society who advanced human civilization.
Good points in the midterm ground between "forbidden" and "official" archeology and history. Sure, talking about Anunnakis, gods, aliens is a little bit pandering to "fringe" side, but I like it :D