08-09-2016, 11:59 AM
Yes, my hypothesis (not more than that) is that some drawing elements in a different, (original?) style survived in the small plant drawings. The most beautiful images are found there, in my opinion, hidden in the plants. There is much more, like the You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view. and the rearing cobra.
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Much in this section points towards Egypt in my opinion, which is why I prefer to see the elephant as an African one. Similarly, I also recognize the Egyptian style in the elongated hand. But it is true that such hands are found in many cultures.
About the link between taboos, beliefs or cultural preferences and imperfect imagery, I happened to read an interesting example earlier today. This is not meant as a way to explain the Voynich imagery, just as an example:
"The Pyramid Texts were written in an unusual hieroglyphic style; many of the hieroglyphs representing humans or animals were left incomplete or drawn mutilated, most likely to prevent them causing any harm to the dead pharaoh." (You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view.)
Much in this section points towards Egypt in my opinion, which is why I prefer to see the elephant as an African one. Similarly, I also recognize the Egyptian style in the elongated hand. But it is true that such hands are found in many cultures.
About the link between taboos, beliefs or cultural preferences and imperfect imagery, I happened to read an interesting example earlier today. This is not meant as a way to explain the Voynich imagery, just as an example:
"The Pyramid Texts were written in an unusual hieroglyphic style; many of the hieroglyphs representing humans or animals were left incomplete or drawn mutilated, most likely to prevent them causing any harm to the dead pharaoh." (You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view.)