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The bear is an animal endowed in myths and folklore with anthropomorphic traits, symbolizing fertility, health, and strength, and often holding a dominant role among forest creatures. The bear is an ancient image revered by many peoples of the Northern Hemisphere since the prehistoric era.
In the mythology of numerous cultures, a half-human, half-bear figure — the son of a woman and a bear — appears as a culture hero who teaches people various crafts, sciences, and arts.
The bear is one of the earliest images revered by humans: worship of the bear dates back to the prehistoric period (100,000–35,000 years ago). According to the Russian archaeologist and researcher of Slavic culture B. A. Rybakov, the bear cult may be the very first cult in human history.
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