Iconic Imagery: The Crucifixion Between Two Thieves
Douchette claims these figures are “beings of the civilization that ascended, imprints of their energy, their mortal forms arisen” and holds them as proof of his belief in the transcendence of mankind.
The composition of these three figures is strikingly similar to the iconic depiction of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ between the two thieves. Compare this imagery with these paintings by Duccio di Buonisegna (c1315-1330) and Pietro Lorenzetti (1340s). The figures’ arms reach up in a u-shape and the rays of light pierce the gloom like blood streaming in the firmament:
Were the Ethereans just holding up their arms in the exaltation of transcendence or were they actually crucified before leaving only their phantom energy behind? It’s a mystery.
Either way, this iconic imagery has a few implications:
Transcendence can only be achieved through a great sacrifice - one that must be made to save all mankind.
If Diyoza was the “little” sacrifice of Ep 9, who will be the “big” one?
Sounds like a test to me.
