Joshua 18:16 refers to, “the Valley of Ben-hinnom at the northern end of the Valley of Rephaim.” Understanding “Rephaim” as a reference to dead ancestors, shades, or the heroes, this can be understood as, “the valley of hell at the northern end of the valley of hades.”
The name “Og” always reminds me of the word “ogre,” and I wonder if the word “ogre” may be derived from Og. The word ogre is of French origin, originally derived from the Etruscan/Roman god Orcus, a god of the underworld who fed on human flesh. The name Orcus/Hades was also used for the underworld itself.
Interesting stuff. It may well be, or at least have been, one of those locations on earth where strange things seem to happen. As for "ogre," if it really goes back to Etruscan all bets are off. If we knew the connection between Vulcan and Tubal-Cain we would understand more.
Michael,
Joshua 18:16 refers to, “the Valley of Ben-hinnom at the northern end of the Valley of Rephaim.” Understanding “Rephaim” as a reference to dead ancestors, shades, or the heroes, this can be understood as, “the valley of hell at the northern end of the valley of hades.”
The name “Og” always reminds me of the word “ogre,” and I wonder if the word “ogre” may be derived from Og. The word ogre is of French origin, originally derived from the Etruscan/Roman god Orcus, a god of the underworld who fed on human flesh. The name Orcus/Hades was also used for the underworld itself.
Justin
Interesting stuff. It may well be, or at least have been, one of those locations on earth where strange things seem to happen. As for "ogre," if it really goes back to Etruscan all bets are off. If we knew the connection between Vulcan and Tubal-Cain we would understand more.