The Custodians
The history of our world is filled with legends and myths that have captivated our imaginations for millennia. Among them, the tales of “The Custodians” and the “Brotherhood of the Snake” stand out, offering theories of extraterrestrial interventions and ancient secret societies. Rooted in the works of Zecharia Sitchin and William Bramley, these theories propose that otherworldly beings have long influenced the course of human civilization. These ideas provide a unique lens through which we can view the past, questioning our origins and the very nature of human history.
It’s worth noting that mainstream historians and archaeologists do not accept these theories.
- The Custodians: According to William Bramley in his book “The Gods of Eden,” the Custodians are extraterrestrial beings who first arrived on Earth long ago and have since manipulated human civilization. They are said to be the ones who originally established the Brotherhood of the Snake.
- The Brotherhood of the Snake: The Brotherhood is allegedly one of the oldest secret societies, supposedly founded after a rebellion against the Custodians’ oppressive rule. Its primary purpose, in Bramley’s theory, was to enlighten humanity and free people from Custodial influence. Over time, the Brotherhood was infiltrated and corrupted by the Custodians and was transformed from a force of enlightenment and resistance to an instrument of control and manipulation in the hands of the Custodians.
Initially, the Brotherhood stood against Custodial manipulation, but over time, it became a puppet of the Custodians, working to further their objectives on Earth.
The “Brotherhood of the Snake” is one of the oldest secret societies, purportedly founded 6,000 years ago. It is suggested that this organization was created by a group of extraterrestrial beings or ancient aliens, with the aim of imparting hidden knowledge to select human initiates and guiding the destiny of humanity.
The primary evidence cited for the existence of the Brotherhood of the Snake usually includes:
- Ancient Texts and Symbolism: Proponents point to ancient texts, symbols, and myths, especially from Sumerian, Egyptian, and other ancient cultures, interpreting them as references to this secret brotherhood and its activities. They specifically reference the serpent or snake symbolism which is present in numerous ancient civilizations.
- Modern Secret Societies: Some claim that various modern secret societies and groups are descendants or offshoots of the Brotherhood. The Illuminati, Freemasons, and other such societies are often implicated in these theories.
- Ancient Monuments: Ancient structures and sites, such as the pyramids of Egypt, are sometimes interpreted as being built under the influence or direct supervision of the Brotherhood. The technological and architectural prowess needed to construct these sites, according to this view, came from the extraterrestrial or advanced ancient wisdom of the Brotherhood.
- Testimony and Accounts: Some individuals claim to have insider knowledge or have come across secret documents that reference the Brotherhood and its activities.
The snake or serpent is one of the most enduring and widespread symbols in world mythology and religion. Its various attributes and roles in different cultures can be traced back to the unique biological and behavioral traits of snakes, as well as their interactions with humans.
- Biology & Behavior:
- Shedding Skin: Snakes shed their skin in a process called ecdysis. This regular renewal has been metaphorically linked to ideas of rebirth, renewal, and transformation.
- Venom: Some snakes possess venom, a toxic substance that can harm or kill. This biological feature often makes snakes symbols of danger, death, or powerful medicine.
- Movement: The undulating, ground-hugging movement of snakes can be both mesmerizing and unsettling, leading to a range of symbolic interpretations.
- Fertility:
- The snake’s phallic shape has often been associated with symbols of fertility and creative life force.
- In some cultures, the earth’s natural cycles of decay and rebirth were visualized through the snake, given its intimate connection with the ground.
- Rebirth:
- The act of shedding skin has been linked to themes of rebirth, regeneration, and renewal.
- This connection can be seen in ancient Egyptian culture, where the snake was a symbol of the eternal cycle of life, death, and rebirth.
- Danger:
- Due to the potential threat from venomous snakes, they have long been feared by humans.
- This fear has led to associations with danger, treachery, and the underworld in various cultures. For instance, in Christian traditions, the serpent in the Garden of Eden is a symbol of deceit.
- Dual Nature of Life:
- Snakes can be both beneficial (by controlling pest populations) and dangerous (if venomous and provoked). This dual nature has been symbolically represented in various cultures.
- In ancient Greek culture, the Rod of Asclepius, featuring a serpent-entwined rod, is a symbol of medicine and healing, reflecting both the beneficial and potentially harmful aspects of medical interventions.
- Cosmological Symbols:
- The ouroboros, a snake eating its tail, is an ancient symbol representing the cyclical nature of life, the eternal cycle of life and death, and the unity of opposites.
- In some cultures, snakes have been seen as guardians of the underworld or symbols of the primordial chaos, like the serpent Tiamat in Babylonian mythology.
The story of the serpent in the Garden of Eden is one of the most well-known narratives from the Christian Bible, specifically the Book of Genesis.
- The Garden of Eden: God creates the first man, Adam, and later the first woman, Eve, placing them in a paradisiacal garden called the Garden of Eden. In this garden, there are various trees, but two in particular are singled out: the Tree of Life and the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil.
- God’s Command: God commands Adam and Eve that they may eat the fruit of any tree in the garden, but they must not eat from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. God warns that on the day they eat from it, they will surely die.
- The Serpent’s Temptation: A serpent, described as “more cunning” than any other beast of the field, approaches Eve. The serpent asks her about God’s command, and she recounts the prohibition against eating from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. The serpent then contradicts God’s warning, telling Eve that they will not die but will become like God, knowing good and evil.
- The Fall: Tempted by the serpent’s words and the appealing appearance of the fruit, Eve eats from the tree. She also gives some to Adam, who eats as well. Upon consuming the fruit, their eyes are opened, and they realize they are naked. They sew fig leaves together to make garments for themselves.
- Consequences: God soon discovers what Adam and Eve have done. As a result of their disobedience:
- The serpent is cursed to crawl on its belly and be at enmity with the woman’s offspring.
- Eve is told she will have increased pain in childbirth and will be subordinate to her husband.
- Adam is told that the ground is cursed because of him, and he will have to toil and work it for food.
- Most significantly, Adam and Eve are banished from the Garden of Eden, preventing them from accessing the Tree of Life, which would grant them eternal life.
Symbolic Interpretation:
The serpent, in Christian tradition, is often identified with Satan or the devil. Its role in the narrative is to deceive and tempt, leading humans away from God’s direct command. The story is foundational for many Christian teachings, particularly those concerning the concepts of sin, temptation, and redemption.
The narrative serves as an allegory for the introduction of sin into the world and the subsequent fall of humankind. It underscores themes of temptation, the consequences of disobedience, and the inherent challenges and struggles of human life.
Zecharia Sitchin’s “The Earth Chronicles” suggests that the Anunnaki, extraterrestrials from the planet Nibiru, visited Earth and introduced advanced knowledge, possibly even genetically altering humans. Similarly, William Bramley’s “The Gods of Eden” postulates extraterrestrial influence on human history, including the formation of covert societies for control purposes. Both theories, touching on ancient civilizations from the Sumerians to the Mayans, converge on the idea that global myths about celestial beings may indicate an ancient alien presence.
Zecharia Sitchin: He’s best known for his series “The Earth Chronicles.” Sitchin posits that ancient extraterrestrial beings called the Anunnaki from the planet Nibiru visited Earth, sharing advanced knowledge and even potentially genetically modifying humans.
William Bramley: In “The Gods of Eden,” Bramley suggests that extraterrestrial beings have played a role in manipulating human affairs and history, including the creation of secret societies to maintain control over humanity.
According to theories like Bramley’s, the Custodians manipulated human civilization for multiple reasons, including control, experimentation, and even as a labor force. Sitchin’s theories, for instance, claim the Anunnaki came to Earth to mine for gold and other resources and that they genetically engineered humans to be miners.
While Sitchin focused on Sumerian texts and Bramley looks into a more global overview, similar themes and tales of “gods from the sky” or advanced knowledge exist in cultures worldwide. This includes tales from the Mayans, the Indians (Vimanas in ancient Sanskrit texts), and others. Often, proponents of the ancient astronaut theory will cite these similar myths from disparate cultures as evidence of a shared extraterrestrial influence.
The theories surrounding The Custodians and the Brotherhood of the Snake challenge our understanding of the past, introducing a blend of myth, legend, and historical fact. These tales remind us that history, as we know it, is a mosaic of narratives, some accepted, others disputed, but all contributing to our shared human experience.
