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Nephilim_LV426
MemberOvomorphFebruary 18, 2012In another thread I had mentioned how I thought I could make out the image of a pyramid in the trailer. I've been asked to make this a new thread. So here goes...pieces of this have already been said on this forum...this is just my take...
0:24 into the trailer...we see this...
[IMG]http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o612/Nephilim-LV426/Prometheus/Prometheus_possible_Pyramid.jpg[/IMG]
It may be my over-active imagination, but I see a straight line here... [url=http://www.youtube.com/embed/pZ4IrJqDHbk]check it for yourself.
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Why is the pyramid important?
In the original Alien script, the Space Jockey (Mundus gubernavi, meaning "Universal Pilot"), was to be found as he was by the Nostromo crew. But, in addition, they were also supposed to see a pyramid 'shape' that the SJ had 'carved' into it's telescope/navigation device. Then they were supposed to find the pyramid
and the temple with the sumerian-type script full of Alien eggs. Then Kane looks inside...etc.
Fox had already given RS a hard time about the cost of the life size SJ set. A separate pyramid set was just out of the question.
So again - why is the pyramid important?
Because it ties in with HR Giger's Alien life cycle.
[IMG]http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o612/Nephilim-LV426/Prometheus/Giger_Alien_Life_Cycle.jpg[/IMG]
See the triangle? That's the pyramid.
The top of the triangle ends in an indiscernible whitish ball.
We never actually see what gave 'birth' to the original Alien in this image.
One could say that the whitish ball represents the control room in the middle of the delerict. Indeed, the entire Leg + Arm surrounding the triangle are very symbolic of the entire derelict ship.
A casual reference? I think not. This goes with the whole 'the SJ's are merely symbiotic hosts for the Alien' theory.
If you want to read a great 'thesis' on how the SJ came to be, you should go [url=http://www.prometheus-movie.com/community/forums/topic/471&page=1]here.[/url] This piece was originally written by Wmmvrrvrrmm.
Giger actually made a pyramid painting when he thought it was going to be made for the movie.
[IMG]http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o612/Nephilim-LV426/Prometheus/Giger_Alien_Pyramid.jpg[/IMG]
Giger's art works because he taps into our subconscious. We are drawn in by familiar biological elements. But then we are repulsed by their seeming mutation. Then we are drawn back in, this time looking for connections between the two. Why do we do that?
So, from one over-active imagination to another - what do you think?
Is that a pyramid?