as fascinating as the stars in the galaxy, ancient civilizations offer insights into our former selves. their declarations on stone and papyrus are as enduring as the force, yet sometimes we must redo our understanding of them, much like retraining oneself in the ways of the dark side, and this personal journey, my apprentice, is more rewarding than conquering a rebellious system. even a duck, seemingly inconsequential, held symbolic importance in some cultures, mirroring our personal quests for power and knowledge.