Synchromysticism (Worst.Thread.Ever?).

[FlyingDragon]

Often it seems writers are attracted to places that stimulate connections with Synchromysticism. Aldous Huxley wrote his novel "Nineteen Eighty-Four" on the Island of Jura. "The same place that Saint Columba's uncle, St. Ernan, has been legendarily connected with Jura via the 'lost' religious community of Hinba, though current academic thought is leaning more towards Jura being the location of this important retreat. Jura's location close to the ancient capital of Dunadd, Alba (Scotland), would also make it a logical choice for a retreat, it would seem. St. Columba during his life was very politically involved, to the point that the first king crowned and 'blessed by God' in Europe was King Aedan of Alba; this was accomplished after an angel of God visited St. Columba on 'Hinba' (Jura) and told him to do so - though after considerable argument between St. Columba and the angel."

King Aedan is said to be buried somewhere around Campbeltown area (KILKERRAN Church?) , and could be the father of legendary KIng Arthur(Arturius)?

[Mary G]

... Aldous Huxley wrote his novel "Nineteen Eighty-Four" on the Island of Jura. ...

It was George Orwell, not Aldous Huxley.

Great book, wonderful author, fabulous writing. Highly recommended.

Have you read it, Flying Dragon?

[StephenJ]

It seems likely that the reason that writers are attracted to synchromysticism (and therefore synchronomystic locations) is it's relationship to the collective unconscious and myths.

Or maybe the alien fish people from Sirius are behind it (as usual)?

[£3.73]

Most of this stuff is a pile of bollocks ... however

bear in mind, the best way to kill a conspiracy theory (based on truth) is to flood the public with 1000s more (based on sh1te) .......

[FlyingDragon]

The recent example of Sasquatch being caught in Georgia is a perfect example of fictional inventions. It was quite funny though!

[gizmo]

Did they really finally catch Bigfoot? I bet they have locked him up at area 51...

[EMDEE]

Most of this stuff is a pile of bollocks ... however

bear in mind, the best way to kill a conspiracy theory (based on truth) is to flood the public with 1000s more (based on sh1te) .......

Again I concur.

Other more old fashioned terms for this "new" concept are "coincidence" and "serendipity".

[A Horse called Juan Face]

... Aldous Huxley wrote his novel "Nineteen Eighty-Four" on the Island of Jura. ...

It was George Orwell, not Aldous Huxley.

Great book, wonderful author, fabulous writing. Highly recommended.

Have you read it, Flying Dragon?

I just read it a couple of weeks ago. Next up is Crime and Punishment. I also wish people would stop posting on this thread and bringing attention to my stupidity. Even though I have just done so myself.

[Bobbie En Tejas]

...I also wish people would stop posting on this thread and bringing attention to my stupidity. Even though I have just done so myself.