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The "wizard" patterns drawn by Magdalenian artists have become the focus of archaeologists. These strange semi-human patterns are believed to be depictions of ancestral dragons, sparking discussions about the origin and evolution of dragons. Through the study of cave paintings and other artifacts, we try to find the origin of the mysterious dragon and understand the role it plays in different cultures.

From ancient times to the present, the dragon, as a mysterious and powerful creature, has different versions and legends all over the world. Whether in China, Europe or other regions, people have given dragons various allegorical and symbolic meanings. Therefore, it is not easy to understand how or why the dragon has become what it is now.

Due to its complexity, diversity and far-reaching influence, researchers are increasingly interested in exploring the theme of dragons. Although this story may be long and complicated, and there are many unknowns, we do not need to apologize or be confused. Instead, when exploring the deeper meaning behind the dragon legend in history and culture, we should be open-minded and try to understand what it represents from multiple perspectives.

The concept contained in the word "dragon" can not only be traced back to the beginning of human thoughts about thinkers and the mysteries of their world, but also plays an important role in various cultures. In traditional Chinese culture, the dragon is regarded as a symbol of deity and power, representing the authority of the emperor and the prosperity of the country. In Western culture, the dragon is often portrayed as a vicious, destructive creature.

Whether in the East or the West, the description of the dragon is related to the earliest divine power and behavior. They are often given vague, changeable and contradictory attributes, and only maintain one definable feature from beginning to end - being associated with water and being able to control water. This connection makes the dragon an indispensable existence in nature and plays an important role in many ancient legends and stories.

The concept of the dragon occupies an important position in human history, and over time, it has produced colorful and amazing forms and meanings in different cultural contexts.

Water, which is essential to human survival, is found in the Nile and Euphrates River basins. The abundant water resources in these areas provided conditions for human settlement and agricultural production, thus laying the foundation for ancient civilizations. People used river water for agricultural production through irrigation systems, making these areas the center of prosperity and development of ancient societies. At the same time, water is also necessary for the survival of plants and animals, forming a rich and diverse natural ecosystem in these areas. Therefore, it can be said that water is not only the foundation of human civilization, but also an indispensable part of the entire ecological environment.

The success of agriculture is due to the invention of irrigation. Through irrigation, humans have gained control over the water supply to the fields and can be said to have overcome the abnormality of rainfall. Timely rainfall with moderate rainfall, flowing streams and new soil brought by spring floods are all blessings; but lightning storms and extreme floods can (and sometimes do) become a disaster. In addition, in arid areas, irrigation systems are indispensable facilities that can turn barren land into fertile fields.

In addition, when some climatic conditions are severe or years of drought make the land barren and uncultivated, irrigation systems can also provide the necessary water to support the growth of crops. At the same time, in some cold areas, irrigation systems can be used for winter insulation and watering to prevent plants from withering and dying due to low temperatures.

Irrigation technology plays a vital role in agricultural production. It not only improves the soil environment, promotes the increase in the yield of crops such as grain, but also improves the utilization rate of cultivated land. It is an indispensable and important means for the development of modern agriculture.

The primitive people's explanation of the weather is based on their limited knowledge and observations. They believed that weather changes were controlled by gods or supernatural forces, so every weather change was attributed to gods. They would worship or fear gods according to different weather conditions, believing that rain was the favor of good gods, while droughts or storms were the work of evil spirits.

This way of explaining weather phenomena also affected primitive people's understanding of other natural phenomena. For example, phenomena such as solar eclipses and lunar eclipses were also regarded as mysterious events, and various stories were made up to explain them. These stories are rich and colorful, reflecting the fear and curiosity of people at that time about natural phenomena.

Although we are now able to predict and explain weather changes more accurately, some people still hold superstitious thinking similar to that of primitive people, attributing extreme weather to supernatural forces or some kind of "retribution". This shows that even though science has made great progress, there are still doubts and conflicts between cultural traditions and scientific knowledge in some aspects.

In ancient Egyptian mythology, Re (or Ra) was regarded as the supreme god, who was the master of the creation of the world and all things. Hathor, the female deity associated with him, was called the "Great Mother", who was considered the source and protector of all earthly life. However, in this myth, there is also an opposing existence - Set. Set represents chaos, destruction and evil forces, and is in opposition to Re.

As time passed, humans (created by Hathor) began to show signs of rebellion, which was largely influenced by Set. Therefore, at the suggestion of the Council of Gods, it was decided to send Hathor to the human world to suppress the rebellious offspring she created and maintain order and balance.

The whole story is full of fantasy and occupies an important position in ancient Egyptian culture. Through these myths, people tried to explain the principles behind the generation and development of all things in the world and various natural phenomena, and explained moral concepts and value orientations through the interaction between different characters.

In that bloody war, Hathor-Sekt showed unparalleled power and cruelty. She led a huge army and fought everywhere, razing countless towns and villages to the ground. People said that she was the incarnation of a lioness, fierce and ruthless, and the earth was soaked in blood under her feet.

Faced with Hathor-Sekt's atrocities, King Re felt deeply anxious and desperate. He knew that if he did not take action, the whole country would suffer complete destruction. So he sent messengers to beg Hathor-Sekt to stop the massacre and was willing to pay any price in exchange for peace.

However, Hathor-Sekt was unmoved and insisted on fighting until the last drop of blood was shed. This made Rei extremely distressed.

Finally, by chance, Rei learned that a mysterious drug could control Hathor-Sekt's rage. He immediately ordered people to brew red wine and personally delivered it to Hathor-Sekt.

When Hathor-Sekt drank the red wine, she gradually became quiet, her fighting spirit faded, and she finally stopped the killing. From then on, Hathor became a being that people despised, feared, and even worshipped. Because she was once loved as the giver of life, she now became a symbol of destruction and death.

In Egyptian mythology, Ra was an important god who represented the sun and the power of life. However, over time, he gradually disappeared from people's beliefs and was replaced by Osiris. Osiris was deified as a kind of water god and was seen as the embodiment of the benevolent face of the Nile. Hathor paired with him became Isis, and according to legend, they gave birth to their son Horus. Horus symbolized the falcon and the snake, and while inheriting the power of his father Ra, he also continued to fight Set (who later became Osiris's murderer) in various martial arts.

It is said that Horus once drove a chariot pulled by griffins to the battlefield to participate in the battle. This image shows the most primitive, brave, challenging and adventurous qualities of the dragon in the ancient Egyptian civilization. The entire legend system reflects the ancient Egyptian people's profound thinking on the laws of the universe, the forces of nature and the origin of life, and passed it down through colorful stories. Set is the god of water in ancient Egyptian mythology. He is portrayed as a humanoid creature with a crocodile head. He is said to rule the Nile River, and his followers are transformed into various dangerous river creatures, such as crocodiles and other ferocious animals. In later Greek mythology, a huge snake-like reptile, Apop, appeared, which was believed to be the transformation of Set. This long-lived old monster was later called the snake-headed giant Typhon on Mount Olympus in Greece, and led a group of Typhon monsters. Many legendary monsters seem to be derived from the ancient Egyptians' imagination of prehistoric creatures, and more or less claim to have real ancestors. These legends not only reflect the ancient civilization's exploration and explanation of unknown forces and natural laws, but also show human curiosity and fear of supernatural powers and unknown things.