Factual Foundations

From the Neuzeit Tarot, the Ace of Wands; from Rory's Story Cubes, the 'Pyramid:'

           This Ace of Wands is spouting quite a few leaves, suggesting the inspirational or motivational idea behind it carries a lot of energy. The faces imply a look back at the past (no need to repeat mistakes) and a look to the future (making plans). But the eyes are front and center, fully focused on the present and what needs to be done now. The sleeping faces that make up the roots definitely need to be woken up; a strong foundation will be needed to bear the weight of future development. The Pyramid signifies a large project that is going to require a lot of hard work, patience, and attention to detail. I found some interesting information about the construction of the Egyptian pyramids on the Ancient History Encyclopedia website:

These workers were not foreign slaves but Egyptians who were either recruited for labor as a religious sacrifice, volunteered as community service, or were paid for their time and talents. Archaeological excavations have found no evidence of forced labor on the pyramids at Giza nor on any of the other monuments of Egypt. The popular impression of Hebrew slaves toiling under the lash to build the pyramids comes from the biblical Book of Exodus and nowhere else save fictions and films which have popularized the story.

I've always believed slave labor built the pyramids, not paid workers or those who considered their toil a spiritual offering. I'm reminded that no matter what I create, I should make sure I build on facts and not assumptions.