While researching the Watchers, I came across a fascinating description by the ancient historian Philo of Byblos. In his work, he refers to Sanchuniathon, who noted the existence of “some living beings without perception, from which intelligent beings emerged. These were known as Zophasemin (Heb. șōpē-šāmayim, meaning ‘Watchers of Heaven’), and they were shaped like an egg.”
That’s a fascinating find! The concept of the Watchers, particularly their origins as described by Philo of Byblos, adds an intriguing layer to the mythology surrounding them. The idea that these beings were formed from “living beings who had no perception” and took on the shape of an egg suggests a symbolic birth or emergence of consciousness and intelligence from an unawakened state.
It’s interesting how this parallels various other mythologies and creation stories, where egg symbolism often represents potential and the origin of life. The connection to the “Watchers of Heaven” also evokes the themes of observation and guardianship that are central to their mythos in the Book of Enoch.
This highlights the blend of ideas across different cultures and texts, illustrating how ancient civilizations sought to explain the cosmos and humanity’s place within it. Do you think this relationship between the Watchers and their origin could suggest something about the nature of divine observation in other texts?