This is one of Lost’s most mysterious mysteries: What was the famous statue with 4 fingers?

If you’re a die-hard fan of Lost, you’ve definitely wanted to rewatch the series, which is available on Netflix starting August 15. Also, if you find yourself on an online platform thanks to this series, we can tell you that you are not ready for the crazy twists that the show has to offer.

Esoteric building

Obviously, talking about Lost can take hours, as this series is full of hidden details and can be subject to many interpretations! Let’s take a look at one of the questions that has been on fans’ minds for a long time: What is this statue whose left leg we could only see in the final episode of Season 2?

“I don’t know what’s more disturbing: the fact that the statue is missing or that it only has four fingers.Says Syed upon discovering the base of the ruined building. At the time, in 2005, the forums were full of various and varied theories about the mysteries of Lost, and this ruined statue was one of the most discussed topics.

Clues scattered

Some thought that this statue represented the ancient inhabitants of the island; Humanity has evolved, ancient people must have had 4 fingers, we can read. Later, showrunners Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cousy decide to give us some information about this idol. We see him again in Season 5, Episode 8, this time in full, but shot from behind.

The creators of the series had fun, giving us little hints throughout the series and letting us slowly piece together the puzzle. As the structure was revealed, it lifted a small veil over its mystery. This time there was no doubt that he was of Egyptian origin. Anubis, Sekhmet or Horus, theories and exegesis continued to flood the internet.

Over time, the statue became a true symbol of the unsolved mysteries surrounding the island of Lost. What does it represent, and above all, how was it destroyed? Finally, in Seasons 5 and 6, we learn that the base of the structure contains a sanctuary where Jacob (Mark Pellegrino) resides.

It was destroyed by the 19th century British slave ship Black Rock. Caught in a strong storm, he was swept away by a gigantic wave.

The boat was found abandoned on the island. Jacob seems to have brought the boat, but its arrival remains a mystery. Richard Alpert was one of the slaves on board and was the only survivor.

The secret was revealed

The mystery about the identity of the statue was finally removed. She represented Tauret, the hippopotamus goddess of Egyptian mythology. Holding an ankh in each hand, it has a hybrid appearance with human hands and lion paws. It symbolizes the fertility and ferocity of the mother who protects her offspring. Not surprising when we know that fertility is at the heart of the island’s great mysteries.

However, Taure’s name is never spoken during the series; The showrunners confirmed his identity with a well-crafted and twisted mystery. In May 2009, Wired magazine, edited by JJ Abrams (series co-creator), ran a series of issues on pages 104 and 105. (Use letters from bottom to back).

To decipher the second page, you had to have the August 2003 issue of the same magazine; We can see him in Danielle in Season 5 Episode 14, The Human Factor. By repeating the series of numbers on page 2, we could count the letters backwards from the end and decipher the mystery: “The four-legged statue is Taveret.” Genius! Fans could rejoice, the mystery was solved!