R. Cedric Leonard

R. Cedric Leonard was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in 1934. He received his B.A. degree from the University of Oklahoma, with a major in Anthropology and a minor in Classical Culture. At Oklahoma City University he majored in Koine Greek language. Then returning to the University of Oklahoma he took Homeric Greek and Attic Greek language, as well as Classical Greek composition. During these studies, by special arrangement, he also completed a Greek Studies program with Sanskrit as its object. He completed his doctorate in Comparative Religion at the unaccredited Neotarian College of Philosophy [http://www.nypress.com/print.cfm?content_id=7090 "Loose ends" by William Bryk in the "New York Press" Oct 1, 2002] in Kansas City, Missouri. He is self-taught in Canaanite inscriptions and Egyptian hieroglyphics.

Leonard claims to have found a copy of a controversial document (which may never existed and what Leonard saw could only have been a hieroglyphic copy of a hieratic copy of a possible hieratic original) known as the Tulli Papyrus and to have translated it using a grammar by E. A. Wallis Budge. [Budge, E. A. Wallis (1966), "Egyptian Language," Dover Publications Inc., New York.] and other sources. [http://www.atlantisquest.com/Firecircle.html "Fire Circles" by R. Cedric Leonard]

For a number of years Leonard was Anthropology Consultant for UFO research institutions, including the International UFO Bureau (IUFOB) and the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON; then known as the Midwest UFO Network), and has lectured on the subject of “Ancient Astronauts” in schools and universities, as well as in various symposiums conducted by the above UFO organizations [Skeptic Report http://www.skepticreport.com/ufo/ufo-m.htm] . While generally credible, Leonard’s career in Anthropology has been marred by his insistent interest in the fields of ancient UFOs and Atlantis [Posse Incitatus http://www.posseincitatus.typepad.com/posse_incitatus/science/index.html] . Fortunately, schooling in the field of electronics enabled him to have a long career with the AT&T corporation, which supported him and his family financially.

His interest in the alleged civilization of Atlantis resulted in expeditions to Western Europe, North Africa, Mesoamerica, as well as Caribbean and Atlantic island groups, which gave him access to European museums and libraries, and allowed inspection of historic and prehistoric archeological sites [Collins, Andrew, "Gateway to Atlantis,” Carroll & GrafPublishers, 2002.] . Now retired, Leonard was once a member of the International Platform Association (a prestigious speakers association). He also held memberships in the Oklahoma Anthropological Society and the Oklahoma Science & Arts Foundation. He is presently Director of the Atlantek Educational Facility and its associated website [Atlantek Educational Facility http://www.atlantisquest.com/Atlantek.html] .

References

Works

* "Flying Saucers, Ancient Writings and the Bible," Exposition Press, New York, 1969.

* "Report on Project Lahoma: Pleistocene Bone Site," (field report), Geology Department,University of Oklahoma, Norman, 1971.

* "UFOs in Antiquity," "Conference Proceedings", MUFON, Quincy Illinois, 17 June 1972.

* "The Thera Volcano: With emphasis on the Bronze Age eruption," (class paper) Geography Department, University of Oklahoma, Norman, 1975.

* "A Geological Study of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge," Special Paper No. 1, Cowan Printing, Bethany, 1979.

* "The Vestiges of Atlantis," Special Paper No. 2, Cowan Printing, Bethany, 1979.

* "Quest for Atlantis," Manor Books, New York, 1979.

* "Quest for Atlantis II," Books by Lulu.com, World-Wide-Web, 2005.