Lemuria (/ lɪˈmjʊəriə /), or Limuria, was a continent proposed in 1864 by zoologist Philip Sclater, theorized to have sunk beneath the Indian Ocean, later appropriated by occultists in supposed accounts of human origins. The theory was discredited with the discovery of plate tectonics and continental drift in the 20th century. [1]

Jan 11, 2025 · Lemuria, often referred to as a lost continent, is a mythical land that has captured the imagination of many throughout history. The term ‘Lemuria’ was first coined in the 19th century, and it refers to a supposed landmass that once existed in the Indian Ocean, connecting Madagascar and the Indian subcontinent.

May 14, 2023 · In the mid-1800s, a few scientists working from scant evidence theorized that there was once a lost continent in the Indian Ocean and they called it Lemuria.

Lemurians, a fictional alien species of humanoid lizards from the Risk of Rain game series.

Jan 19, 2024 · In The Lost Lemuria (1904), Scott-Elliot placed Lemuria in the Pacific, and described the Lemurians as 15 feet tall, brown-skinned, and flat-faced, with bird-like sideways vision. They could walk...

Jun 7, 2024 · Lemuria was a hypothetical lost continent in the Indian Ocean proposed by British zoologist Philip Sclater in the 19th century. The concept of Lemuria evolved from a scientific theory to a belief held by occultists, theosophists and proponents of new-age spirituality.

Aug 30, 2022 · One of the strangest theories by far was the existence of Lemuria, a hidden continent that sank deep beneath the Indian Ocean. The long-lost continent was supposedly home to an extinct species of giant-sized humanoids with four arms. The craziest part of all? They could be our ancestors!

May 15, 2021 · Unlike Atlantis, which began in ancient times as a legend and thought experiment, Lemuria began in modern times as a hypothesis by a highly respected scientist. Then, others latched on to the idea and it was wildly expanded by occultists and nationalists in southern India.

May 31, 2024 · Believed to have existed long before the rise of known ancient cultures, Lemuria is said to have been a highly advanced society characterised by profound spiritual wisdom and harmonious living. This article explores the myth of the Lemurians, their unique gifts to humanity, and the enduring impact of their legacy.

Jan 4, 2025 · Lemurians are often described as beings of great wisdom and harmony, originating from a lost continent known as Lemuria. Yet their mythology goes deeper, inviting us to explore the possibility of different dimensions and hidden worlds coexisting within our planet.