Just shows they had an imagination. But other that for amusement what purpose did it serve....unknown afaic...although an early stethoscope is not beyond my belief system.
"Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence"
S. T. Friedman
Pilger's law: 'If it's been officially denied, then it's probably true'
There is speculation that it might have served some ritual need. Owing to the fact it was found in a temple site.
"Arguing with someone who hates you or your ideas, is like playing chess with a pigeon. No matter what move you make, your opponent will walk all over the board and scramble the pieces".
Unknown.
Yup. classic.
that's the age old 'catch-all' id... when the social scientists involved haven't got a fucing clue. Fall back on the gods and theology and then millieu later... the aethists chime in with 'that's the reason behind the fall of ancient civilizations'.
It's all horse-shitt.
"Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence"
S. T. Friedman
Pilger's law: 'If it's been officially denied, then it's probably true'
Dunno fer sure. But it's not hard to imagine some slickassed priest rigging this gadget to allow someone to speak directly to "the gods", for an appropriate fee of course.
"Arguing with someone who hates you or your ideas, is like playing chess with a pigeon. No matter what move you make, your opponent will walk all over the board and scramble the pieces".
Unknown.
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