Nǚwā

Nǚwā (8000-7500 BC) also known as Goddess Nǚwā (女娲) surnamed Fèng, was born in Chéngjì, reportedly named Fèng Lǐxī (风里希). One of the Three Great Kings (Sān Huáng) of the Chinese tribe, and is the ancestor of humans, in legend, humans are descended from him and his older brother Fuxi (伏羲). According to legend, Nǚwā's form is a human head and a snake's body. He also can create humans.

In addition to Chinese mythology, snake-headed humans also exist in the mythology of various world civilizations, one of which is the ancient Greek mythology named Medusa. She has hair made up of living snakes and can turn anyone who looks at him into stone.

Mythology creates civilization, through the philosophy that is useful for future lives.

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