The Phennor Fragments are a set of 53 stone triangles discovered by Professor John Phennor during an archaeological dig in Iraq. The equilateral triangles are about a half inch thick, their sides measuring about three inches. They have etched marking extending to the centre of each edge. Phennor guessed that if the triangles can be assembled correctly, it will be possible to translate the symbols. Other scholars suggest the markings are a map, or even a game. Since the symbols appear to be unknown, translation is an impossible task.
Possibilities
1 The fragments cannot be translated. They are the divination tools of a long-dead Persian sorcerer, and worked much like a set of Tarot cards. Individuals with an aptitude for magic may realise what their purpose is, and how to use them. Intensive study of the triangles results in odd dreams with worrying predictions.
2 47 triangles are missing from the set. When complete they can be arranged into a single large triangle – which shows a map to the Well of Eternal Life. Some of the missing triangles are still at the dig site, others are in the hands of murderous collectors who know what the triangles really represent: immortality.
3 If soaked in a mild acid, the triangles take on a marbled appearance which quickly aids their assembly. Once the 53 triangles are assembled, they emit a bright light, and fuse together in the correct configuration. Then, they start gently throbbing. What is going on?
© Robin Low
Possibilities
1 The fragments cannot be translated. They are the divination tools of a long-dead Persian sorcerer, and worked much like a set of Tarot cards. Individuals with an aptitude for magic may realise what their purpose is, and how to use them. Intensive study of the triangles results in odd dreams with worrying predictions.
2 47 triangles are missing from the set. When complete they can be arranged into a single large triangle – which shows a map to the Well of Eternal Life. Some of the missing triangles are still at the dig site, others are in the hands of murderous collectors who know what the triangles really represent: immortality.
3 If soaked in a mild acid, the triangles take on a marbled appearance which quickly aids their assembly. Once the 53 triangles are assembled, they emit a bright light, and fuse together in the correct configuration. Then, they start gently throbbing. What is going on?
© Robin Low
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