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Editorial
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Fragments
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Cave of the Mounds
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Thunderbird
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Sphinx IV
In this issue of Mysterious World (Autumn 1999), we will delve into the depths of the Cave of the Mounds. Taking its name from the twin hills that sit atop it, the Cave of the Mounds was gradually created over millions of years by acidic water seeping through cracks in the surface rock, slowly carving a long, winding tunnel through the soft subsoil sandstone. The Cave of the Mounds was discovered by accident in 1939 by miners, who decided to keep the cave open as a tourist attraction. Sixty years and millions of tourists later, the cave now stands as a National Natural Landmark, and one of the best known tourist attractions in southern Wisconsin. Our second feature finalizes our study of mysterious flying creatures in part three of the Mysterious Piasa Creature series, "The Fabulous Thunderbird". Here we will study the Thunderbird myth, an ancient myth that can be found both in ancient North American and ancient Near Eastern myth and legend. Riding on the wings of the storm, the Thunderbird was believed to be the power of the thunder in the storm, the numinous power behind the rain that brought fertility to the land. This myth might also have roots in reality, as we discuss the possibility that giant birds, or possibly giant flying reptiles, once flew ancient historic skies, skies which they may still fly today. Finally, we reach Part IV , the final chapter of our four-part series on "The Riddle of the Sphinx" . Over the past year, we have discussed in depth the various facets of Egyptian religion and science, and the close interrelationship between them, in order to better understand the Egyptian worldview. Now that we have set the stage, we now may unveil the answer to the Riddle of the Sphinx. We recommend that you check out part one of this series if you haven't already, so you can fully understand the very complex answer to this riddle. Make sure to check out our online Research center, where you can purchase many of the books referred to in our articles, and our online Supplies station, where you can purchase various useful software titles that can help supplement the information that can be found in Mysterious World. And don't forget our brand-new Maps section, where you can view maps of all of the locations that have been covered in Mysterious World, including links to the stories, reference materials, and to other relevant websites. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions as to what sorts of information you need to make your travel plans complete, please e-mail me at publisher@mysteriousworld.com.
Editorial
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Fragments
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Cave of the Mounds
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Thunderbird
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Sphinx IV
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elcome to Mysterious World, your online guide to exotic travel destinations
around the world! Mysterious World is a quarterly online journal dedicated to
exploring ancient and exotic locales around the world, providing you with the
information you need to truly appreciate what they have to offer. Mysterious
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as well as biographical information about famous people and artifacts related
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