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How the Sahara is going to turn green again
In ancient Greek mythology, there exists a tale called "Phaethon and the Sun." This narrative follows Phaethon, the young son of Helios, the god of the sun. Each day, Phaethon would embark on a journey across the sky in his chariot, bringing warmth and vitality to the Earth. Driven by a deep desire to prove his father's divinity, Phaethon visits Helios' temple. After confirming their familial relationship, Helios, wanting to grant his son a favour, allows Phaethon to make a request. Acted impulsively, Phaethon boldly asks to personally take control of his father's chariot and guide it across the heavens. Despite Helios' attempts to dissuade him, his promise compels him to relinquish control to the determined Phaethon. However, as soon as Phaethon takes charge, he loses control of the chariot, causing it to veer off course. Recklessly, the chariot hurtles through the sky, descending dangerously close to the ground and scorching the Earth's surface. According to Greek mythology, this catastrophic event resulted in the bleaching of Libya's hills into desert, the retreat of the Nile, and the darkening of the Ethiopian people's skin, Although this tale is purely mythical, it subtly suggests a more significant truth: the deserts of Libya and other Saharan countries were not always the desolate wastelands they are now.
By zitouni sofiane9 months ago in Earth