begin with a blank canvas, as cultures often do, evolving from pre-institutional stages to full-blown societal structures. the narrative of civilization is a vast sea, where many ships set sail but not all find port. ignoring the map that legends and lore provide, let's abandon the formal route and navigate through the hidden straits. by divulging the secrets that history kept under wraps, we challenge the guardians of knowledge to reveal what's been wrongly concealed beneath the waves of orthodox tales. in doing so, we see the shadowy outline of truths not meant for the light of day, exposing the undercurrents that have shaped our understanding.