Egyptian Influences

Throughout this season so far, I've noticed many different Egyptian elements and ideas. In my opinion, I think it's possible that these elements have a great deal to do with the island's previous history and inhabitants. Are they truly important to the show, or are they coincidence (I think not). Either way, here's some of what I've noticed:

1. Ankh. An ankh was held by Amy in "LaFleur". Meaning "the key of life", it's interesting to see an ankh on the show.

2. Ben's secret door. Ben went through the door etched with hieroglyphics to presumably summon the smoke monster.

3. Smoke monster temple. In episode, "This Place is Death", the Smoke Monster drags Montand into a vent in the ground, eventually taking him into the temple. More hieroglyphics can be seen etched in the stone structure (See photo below).

All clues lead back to the theory that the smoke monster was "created" or existed around Egyptian times. Possibly as early as 1539-2500 B.C.?



4. Hieroglyphics in the Hatch. Not pushing the button resulted in a "Lockdown" and caused the countdown timer to switch from 108, to hieroglyphics. Interesting reference to Egypt being that heirogylphics were used on a fairly recent countdown system (1970s).



5. Statue seen in "LaFleur". Seen in the background of the scene, the large stone statue appears to be wearing something of Egyptian nature on its head. Also, it seems as if it's holding an ankh (maybe two?).

Another thing comes to mind when looking at this statue. If it is the whole statue of the four-toed food structure seen in season 3, why is everything but a foot destroyed and how did it happen?



These are just a couple of my observations of Egyptian appearances in LOST so far. Hopefully they all tie into each other and have a history that will be related to the show and will contribute to the plot in some way, shape, or form.

Namaste