TRACKING ANCIENT LEGENDS

About the Book

Can we logically combine recent research on human origins with ancient legends of floods, paradise lost, and cloud clad gods destroying civilizations? Yes, says author Alan Daniel, who has thoughtfully joined key primordial legends with mitochondrial DNA research, archeological and anthropological finds, and geological evidence in Tracking Ancient Legends. DNA evidence shows a small band of humans crossed out of Africa into Eurasia about 100,000 BC; however, why is lost to the primordial mists. But the why may be answered by primeval legends overlooked until now. The author theorizes that prehistoric legends may explain the flight from Africa. The model set forth is fascinating, as well as epic in scope. Competing theories are examined, including the ancient astronaut concepts, and the foundations of theory itself. Are aliens from other worlds the source of our legends, or is something much more earthly and surprising the groundwork of our legendary past?

About the Author

Alan grew up in Bakersfield, California where he attended South High School and Bakersfield Junior College. He graduated from California State University Northridge in 1970 with a BA in history. From 1970 to 1975 he served with the United States Marine Corps as a helicopter pilot and was discharged as a captain. During his tour of duty with the Marines Alan went to school at night at obtained a Master Degree in Business Administration from Pepperdine University. After leaving the Marines Alan attended law school at Pepperdine. He graduated with a JD in 1978 and was admitted to the California Bar that same year. Alan worked with the City Attorney’s Office in Bakersfield for 20 years concentrating in water law matters and advanced to the position of Assistant City Attorney. He retired from the practice of law in 2004. He published his first book, The Super Summary of World History, Revised, in 2010 through Xlibris. Alan and his wife Lori currently live near Carson City, Nevada.