More about Ghengis Khan

Aug 14, 2005 00:34


"Of course," Tyler-Smith continued, "the ideal evidence would be a direct analysis of DNA from his remains. Unfortunately, the location of his tomb is unknown." That's because Genghis Khan wanted it kept secret. According to the annals, 40 "moonlike" virgins and 40 horses were sacrificed at his funeral for his posthumous enjoyment. Then, each of ( Read more... )

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nurrynur August 14 2005, 13:24:11 UTC
What's a "moonlike" virgin? And wouldn't the people that had the soldiers killed who had the funeral attendees killed know where the tomb was? Unless they all committed suicide on the spot?

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regimeoftruth August 14 2005, 19:38:15 UTC
I think a moonlike virgin is a virgin who is perfectly round, gray, and covered in crators and maria. And I think the soldiers who killed the funeral attendees then went back to base, where they were then killed.
And how is The Nurit doing?

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nurrynur August 14 2005, 22:28:03 UTC
Oh, I see.

I'm doing well. :-)

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