The author of "At the Mountains of Madness" constantly describes the Elder Ones as beings with plant and animal like features. Almost all of the specimens unearthed have heads and feet with five points in a star pattern. Stars throughout human history have always been signs to follow and proof of the gods watching over us. The author however uses this imagery to create an unknowable and ancient life form that may bring about the end of mankind. The stars are not signalling favor from the gods, but certain doom.
The ancient civilization that the main scientists Pabodie, Danforth, Lake, Atwood and William Dyer find contain many pyramids and cylinders of 'Cyclopean' scale. Pyramids are often associated with civilization, sacred knowledge, and God amongst us i.e dollar bill, pyramids of Giza, etc. These scientists have discovered an ominous and ancient power that they cannot fathom or stay sane to comprehend.
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