The Gods Were Astronauts

Evidence of the True Identities of the Old 'Gods'

By: Erich von Däniken

Narrated by: Kevin Foley

Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins

Publisher's summary

Erich von Daniken has exhaustively researched and analyzed the great world religions, their myths and belief structures, in an effort to find an answer to a question that has fascinated humans for millennia: who, or what, were the Gods described in ancient stories? His extraordinary conclusion? The Gods were not metaphysical beings born of humanity's overactive imagination, but extraterrestrials who left traces of their presence everywhere on Earth. The book includes:

• The suggestion, based on a thorough examination of ancient texts, that alien beings employed high-tech vehicles in epic aerial battles
• Compelling evidence that the Gods used awesome weapons of mass annihilation, both against themselves and humankind
• A radical new interpretation of evolution on Earth that contradicts both established religions and modern science

©2001 Erich von Daniken (P)2011 Tantor

Real History

Would you consider the audio edition of The Gods Were Astronauts to be better than the print version?

I haven't read the print version but the audio version was excellent.

What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative?

The most compelling aspect of this book is the basic questioning of the history we have all been taught. Upon closer scrutiny we realise that our version of history is nothing more than a collection of nonsense from arrogant egotistical megalomaniacs.

Which character – as performed by Kevin Foley – was your favorite?

There were no characters as this is a non-fictional work. The narrator simply read Erich's words.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

No particular moment as the entire book was one astounding revelation after another.

Any additional comments?

It is such a pity that the world has been stuck an induced coma of religious dogma and myopia, for the better part of two thousand years. We have limited our own progress as a species - we

A must read for sure.

Loved it. This guy is a real genius. His work should be taught in schools.

Now this makes Sense!

What did you love best about The Gods Were Astronauts?

This book answered so many questions about religion that we've had for years. It is logical and makes sense.

Have you listened to any of Kevin Foley’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

This was our first book with Kevin Foley and we thought his voice a little bland. At first, my husband thought it was a computer voice- expressionless.

Any additional comments?

We take a long drive to work every day and this was our first Audio Book....how fun, and the time and miles flew by!!!

Many great questions asked and resources quoted

This is a great place to start your own research. Have a question about what the author said? Look it up in the original source material, he provides the passages that he's referencing. Erich covers many religions and historical texts. I really enjoyed this audio book.

More excellence

Great reading. The author asks all the right questions. And with his knowledge surmises the best hypothesis per his knowledge. Always enjoy Mr. von Däniken's work

Mike quality is not food

The book is good the audio is debatable.The quality of the mike quality and the sound it produces seem to capture all the pronouciation of ‘S’ so painful on the ears...

great read

such a wonderfully good read I was in through the whole thing ate it up in one sitting

Thought Provoking

Would you listen to The Gods Were Astronauts again? Why?

Amazing, detailed research. I will listen to this again to absorb as much as possible.

What did you like best about this story?

Speculation! Using pure research to provoke thought and let you make up your own mind about the accuracy and translation of biblical scripture.

If you could give The Gods Were Astronauts a new subtitle, what would it be?

Ancient Indian history unveiled

Amazing of course

so innovative and awe inspiring this is a must read for sure 👍 he did it again blew my mind

love von daniken! always a good listen

great book great story always a great listen . von daniken never dissapoints akways brings up valid and legit points