Hieroglyphs Are Stations[]
The Hieroglyphs are shown on the Countdown Timer to reflect the lack of energy in other 5 stations. While Dharma members may study hieroglyphics, the Swan Station occupants may not, and thus can't read them. Here you can see what they mean using the DHARMA logos.
The Swan is the Charging Station. It makes electricity during 108 minutes and transports it to the other ones in several parts which are defined by entering The Numbers.
1. Station 6. The Door (or The Rock). Takes 42/108 of power supply. Reason unknown.
2. Station 5. The Pearl. Psychological Research. Takes 23/108 of power due to Remote Viewing system.
3. Station 4. The Staff. Medical Research. Takes 23/108 of power. The Hieroglyph is turned upside down.
4. Station 2. The Hydra. Zoological Research. Takes 8/108 of power. The Hydra Logo was changed to make the symbols more Egyptian.
5. Station 1. The Arrow. Store Station. Takes only 4/108 of power.
Nikoro 06:14, 28 October 2006 (PDT)
The glyphs and anubis[]
Somehow this all appears related to the Egyptian God Anubis. The statue shown in Season 5 is clearly the statue of Anubis, who is almost always depicted with 4 toes (!) and look what is holding on to on this page than compare to what you see the statue hold in the episode. Also compare the hieroglyphs used to denote Anubis with what you see on the temple walls and on Ben's door. Look familiar? Anubis is caretaker of the dead and guardian of the underworld. I think this provides a link with the theories about Atlantis which is believed to have had a strong Egyptian connection. I'll keep you posted on more. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Lefto86 (talk • contribs) 2009-03-13T11:43:23.