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SmilingWide ago

Forgive me if this was mentioned, but when I looked up this Dyar guy I found an article that stated:

"The ceilings were arched, like some medieval catacomb. In places Dyar had sculpted the heads of animals and humans.

One arch was inscribed with a bit of Latin: Facilis Descensus Averno. From Virgil, it means: “The way down to the lower world is easy.”

Hmmmmm.....

https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/inside-the-tunnels-of-washingtons-mole-man-harrison-g-dyar/2012/11/03/169851cc-1d41-11e2-9cd5-b55c38388962_story.html?utm_term=.bcbc615496ee

quantokitty ago

I did not see that. Thanks for the info. He obviously was doing more than "exercising".

2impendingdoom ago

One of the comments in this washintonpost article: sugarplum491 11/4/2012 7:33 AM EST Washington has more modern walkable tunnels, at least one of which runs beneath Southwest and is connected to the downtown area near Connecticut Avenue. Why are they there? Are they relics of some Cold War "protect the government" business? The old National War College was located at Fort McNair. I sense a connection, but is this my imagination? Do tell, Answer Man.

quantokitty ago

Have no idea. I just discovered Dyar yesterday so this is all new to me. I do think there's a connection in all this. It's why I'd like this seen by as many people as possible. Everyone thinks differently. Just read the comments. I like that everyone comes at the problem in a unique direction. It's ultimately what's needed here.

Singleservename ago

The Virgil quote continues in the inscription as in Aenid: Smooth the descent, and easy is the way. But to return, and view the cheerful skies, In this the task and mighty labor lies.