I find this one interesting: Gurdjieff (again) was someone who had very little use for mythology except in terms of, 'fables' - as teaching lessons. Most of his rather unusual claims seem to be just that - having a good time on people's sacred cows. However, Gurdjieff specifically mentions a meeting with the Bedouin people in Morocco - and a very moving tale they told of, 'Egypt before the desert came.'
They also mentioned a temple in the desert that dated back to such a time. Gurdjieff would have liked to see if such a temple existed. However, when he asked for directions - the Bedouin pointed out towards the Sahara Desert. Like, 'over there in the largest ghastly wasteland on our planet,' as directions.
Still - we do have some relics of Kemetic Egypt around today. I've been to the New York Metropolitan Egyptian exhibit, and the beauty of the gold-work alone is awe-inspiring. Also, at one point there was a fairly active Kemetic Reconstructionist group online. I also knew some, 'Tamarands,' which means someone who studies Kemeticism in light of contemporary witchcraft.
I am not a Kemetic student. However, the Nag Hammadi library is an Egyptian archeological find. The Hermetic texts found at Nag Hammadi are from a period when Greek and Egyptian culture were mixing - sort of like the famous Rosetta Stone. It is intriguing.
"... And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free..."
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