title: The Arabian Horse of Egypt
author: Nasr Marei
description: NASR MAREI holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Davis. He is the co-founder and vice-chairman of the Egyptian Arabian Horse Breeders Association.
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  The name Theun Mares, (pronounced Tayoon Mah-rez), is the closest rendering in
  the English language of the author's ancient Toltec name. It means "Theun of
  the Great Water".
  
  
  Theun's function amongst Toltecs is what is known as the nagal* (pronounced
  nah-hal), or spiritual leader within a unit of warriors.
  
  
  Born in Zimbabwe, of a father who was a gold miner, and a mother who was a
  natural seer, Theun spent most of his early life in the bush, amongst the
  animals, the birds and the natives of the area, with their rich and abundant
  folklore. It was in the wilds that Theun resumed his training in this current
  lifetime, under the tutelage of the Nagal J.
  
  
  After studying for an Arts Degree at the University of Cape Town, Theun spent
  most of his working life in education.
  
  
  During a year's study leave through Europe and North America in 1977, Theun
  began having flashba