S2 #53 / Andrew Collins on Karahan Tepe and the Cosmic Serpent

In this episode, I sit down with the brilliant Andrew Collins to
dive into his astonishing new book on Karahan Tepe. This ancient
site in Turkey has fascinated me for years, and Andrew’s research
takes its significance to a whole new level.


We explore the origins of myths, the symbolism of serpents and
birds as depicted at Karahan Tepe and Göbekli Tepe, and the
potential relationship with the Milky Way. Andrew shares
incredible insights from his journeys to Karahan Tepe and nearby
sites which are revealing more and more about the sophistication
of the ancient people who created them.


We also discuss some of the big questions about humanity’s past,
from the Watchers and Nephilim to the Yazidi black snake and the
cosmic serpent myths found across cultures. Andrew ties it all
together with his thoughts on cosmic cycles, cataclysmic events,
and their influence on spiritual practices.


Plus Section:
We dive into the historical and mythological significance of the
Garden of Eden. Andrew shares his theory that the Garden was a
real place located in Eastern Turkey, identifying the four rivers
mentioned in the Bible. He recounts local legends about Adam and
Eve and connects the story’s serpent to the cosmic Milky Way
serpent and the stars of Scorpius. We also touch on Andrew’s
recent experiences in Turkey, including a haunting Jinn encounter
at a cave tied to the goddess Ishara.


This conversation is packed with extraordinary revelations and
thought-provoking ideas. I loved every second of it, and I think
you will too.





Show Notes:
Andrew's website https://www.andrewcollins.com 
The Book https://books.innertraditions.com/karahan-tepe/
Karahan Tepe https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karahan_Tepe
Tours https://www.megalithomania.co.uk/turkey.html 
Jinn image
https://www.instagram.com/p/C5T9lWyMXhr/?img_index=1
Yazidism
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yazidism#:~:text=Yazidism%2C%20also%20known%20as%20Sharfadin,are%20a%20Kurdish%2Dspeaking%20community.

My photos of Göbekli Tepe
https://www.darraghmason.com/index/G00004PhxB5.ZTXQ
My photos of Harran
https://www.darraghmason.com/index/G0000tRVakEIGlNk