Glossary
23 terms
Terms starting with "Y"
23 terms
Y-DNA R1b
A paternal genetic lineage (haplogroup) that is now dominant in Western Europe and spread rapidly in ancient times. In this episode, its sudden appearance is presented as evidence of Atlantean survivo...
Yaldabaoth
A Gnostic term referring to the lower creator god, often associated with the Demiurge, believed to be a blind and malevolent entity who created and governs the physical realm.
Yamadutas and Vishnudutas
In Vedic belief, the Yamadutas are servants of Yamaraja, the Lord of Death, who escort souls after death, while the Vishnudutas are messengers of Vishnu who can overrule them. Cremo compares their str...
Yanshan Quarry
A historic quarry in China, famous for its large stone blocks and speculations regarding its ancient construction and purpose, often linked to the origins of monumental Chinese architecture.
Yasukazu Hamada
Former Japanese Defense Minister and chairman of Japan's parliamentary UAP caucus, known for advocating serious consideration of non-human intelligence in the context of UFOs.
Yehovah (Yahweh)
The personal name of God in the Hebrew Bible, usually rendered 'the Lord' in English translations. Rosen portrays him as a fallible commander overseeing an experiment on Earth.
Yellow Book
An alleged alien-authored document said to contain the Ebens' history and knowledge of the universe. In Serpo lore it was presented to US officials at a 1964 landing.
Yeren
Name for a reputed hairy, upright 'wild man' cryptid reported mainly in China's remote mountain regions. It is often considered Asia's counterpart to Bigfoot.
Yeti
Also known as the Abominable Snowman, the Yeti is a legendary creature in Himalayan folklore, often described as a large, ape-like being.
Yoga Chakra System
A spiritual system originating from ancient Indian traditions, which postulates seven energy centers in the body that correspond to physical, emotional, and spiritual health.
Yoshiharu Asakawa
Former Congressman in Japan and founding organizer of the Parliamentary UAP caucus, focusing on government transparency regarding UFO phenomena.
Young Dryas Impact Hypothesis
The theory that a comet or asteroid impact caused significant climatic changes around 12,900 years ago, leading to the rapid cooling of the Earth known as the Younger Dryas, which impacted megafauna a...
Younger Dryas
A geologic period from approximately 12,900 to 11,700 years ago, characterized by a return to glacial conditions in the Northern Hemisphere which followed a warming trend.
Younger Dryas Boundary
A period approximately 12,900 to 11,700 years ago characterized by a sudden return to cooler climates, potentially resulting from a comet impact, influencing human migration and development.
Younger Dryas Impact
A hypothesis suggesting that a comet or asteroid impact around 12,900 years ago led to a sudden climate change, possibly causing the extinction of large mammals and the rise of advanced civilizations.
Younger Dryas Impact Hypothesis
A theory suggesting that a comet or asteroid impact caused abrupt climate change during the Younger Dryas period around 12,900 years ago, leading to significant ecological and cultural shifts.
Younger Dryas Impacts Hypothesis (YDIH)
A theory suggesting that a comet impact caused significant climatic changes during the Younger Dryas period, around 12,900 years ago.
Yowie
A legendary creature from Australian folklore, similar to Bigfoot, described as a large hairy humanoid said to inhabit remote bushland.
Yuga Cycle
A Hindu cosmological framework of repeating world ages (Satya, Treta, Dwapara, Kali) in which human consciousness and civilization rise and fall over thousands of years.
Yuga Shift
A theory derived from Hindu cosmology suggesting that humanity undergoes cyclical phases of moral and spiritual evolution, with the Yuga Shift marking a transition to a new era.
Yugas
Cycles of world ages from Hindu cosmology. Some interpreters tie them to the roughly 24,000-year precession of the equinoxes, with human consciousness rising and falling between golden and dark ages.
Yule Log
A large log traditionally burned in the hearth during the Yule season, symbolizing warmth and the return of light during the winter solstice.
Yule traditions
Various ancient practices celebrated during the Yule season, some of which involve supernatural elements and dark folklore.