Weird News: Crystal Skull Creators Remain Mysterious
Sunday, March 29, 2009
It is often the case that sensational phenomena, no matter how eerie or enthralling, turn out to be complex hoaxes. This verdict has been officially placed upon the haunting crystal skulls of the Aztecs, which baffled researchers for years with their intricate craftsmanship--seemingly far beyond the abilities of a pre-industrial people. Scientific analysis has again banished the specter of this popular Out-of-Place Artifact, leaving one less mystery in a host of bizarre antiquities. Still, the question should be asked: are hoaxes like these really a total loss? As infuriating and disappointing as the crystal skull hoax surely is to some people, it can't be denied that these objects provided a good deal of curiosity and wonder to countless minds for many decades. Though the hoax that aggressively tries to position itself as a scientific revelation or one merely out for the money can never be welcomed, I think there's still something to be said for the manufactured fantasy.
Moreover, the skulls still yield one unsolved mystery. The question of who created these odd works remains unanswered.
