the ancient, hidden treasure is a myth and symbolism found in many cultures, ancient and modern. western society seems to be very fond of it, as in highly succesful movies which are about this myth, such as the indiana jones series or tomb raider.
these modern interpretations reach back to this ancient myth; but it should be noted that even in the ancient societies, this was already a myth, which could have even older origins. at least it was not something ordinary; it was exalted, removed from the ordinary collection of myth and folklore. the varius nymphs, fairies, pixies, evil djinns were supposed to be around the people; and everyone had the risk to run into these, and find an ill or good fate. yet the hidden treasure was something that people were not believed to experience; only the most exalted of humans heros could possible reach it, maybe not even these.
it could also be, that these old myths were just a recollection of older myths, as modern pulp fiction is a recollection of these old myths.
so, what is it about this treasure? what sparks the interest in these stories, that manages to make people crave this fiction, or myths? even in todays society, in a very tangible way, we have insanely rich persons, that are above every one else in terms of wealth, which generate not as much attention, or imagination, as this symbolism. the prospect of gold and value alone seems not to be it.
the answer lies in what the ancient treasure symbolises.
the gold, the jewels, the silver, the crystals, the gems, the scepters and crowns, are just a symbol. the hidden treasure is a treasure of the mind, of the heart. what meant is not actual gold, but having a golden heart, a crystal clear mind.
to do good; to help others; to further mankind; to do all kinds of good deeds; to be of noble intention and of noble action. to spread joy, to follow happiness. these are the golden things. this is the buried treasure, that awaits to be uncovered. also, all qualites of the intellect; brilliance, wisdom, knowledge, enlightment. these are the true crystals, and the true wealth.
this is why the ancient treasure in myth is often located at an impossible location; that is almost non-reachable; since the treasure lies inside man, and can not be traveled to by ordinary means. the quests that have to be overcome are the quests and questions of life.
often in myths about the treasure, it is even plainly stated that one can only find it by having a noble heart, or having to fulfill quests that demand a noble heart or mind.
the mind is the true wealth of man.
the treasure is secret, because this a secret that has to be discovered.
in the movie "indiana jones and the last crusade", we have some examples for this. first, indiana jones only solves the quests as he is of pure heart and of a powerful mind. but most importantly, it should be noted that the treasure - the holy grail, in this case - is lost and the temple destroyed, in the moment it is tried to be moved from the exalted place it was kept to the world outside. wouldn't this be a nice proof, that this treasure couldn't possible exist in the outside world?
the treasure is out there - it is in yourself. it is your choice, to try to attain it.
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