The legend of the parting of the Red Sea probably refers to tidal changes in the Sea of Reeds related to the Thera eruption.
Julian JaynesThe language of men was involved with only one hemisphere in order to leave the other free for the language of the gods.
Julian JaynesPoetry, from describing external events objectively, is becoming subjectified into a poetry of personal conscious expression.
Julian JaynesThe bicameral mind with its controlling gods was evolved as a final stage of the evolution of language. And in this development lies the origin of civilization.
Julian Jaynes