The Greco-Bactrian Kingdom, spanning from 256 BCE to 125 BCE, was located in what is today Afghanistan and Central Asia. It was a Hellenistic state, formed after the conquests of Alexander the Great, blending Greek and local Bactrian cultures.This kingdom’s mythology mixed Greek gods like Zeus and Athena with local deities and mythical creatures such as the Simurgh, a benevolent bird symbolizing wisdom and protection. The fusion of cultures is evident in their art, coinage, and religious practices.