Bronze Age

3300 BCE - 1200 BCE. The Bronze Age is defined by the widespread use of bronze for tools and weapons, which revolutionized warfare and agriculture. Major civilizations like Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Greece rose to prominence during this period, developing writing systems, laws, and trade networks. Mythological beasts such as the Sphinx in Egypt and the Minotaur in Greece were central to religious and cultural beliefs. These hybrid creatures often represented the divine and were thought to bridge the gap between humans and gods.