1. Core Idea
   1.1 Butterfly Mother as creator
   1.2 Origin of all life
   1.3 Birth of humans, animals, and spirits

2. Key Symbols
   2.1 Butterfly → transformation, rebirth
   2.2 Eggs → life, potential, beginning
   2.3 Maple tree → sacred source of life
   2.4 Nature → unity of all beings

3. Story Process
   3.1 Butterfly appears
   3.2 Lays eggs on the tree
   3.3 Eggs develop and grow
   3.4 Eggs hatch into different beings

4. Themes
   4.1 Motherhood
   4.2 Creation
   4.3 Transformation
   4.4 Growth
   4.5 Connection between life and nature

5. Visual Direction (Foil Art)
   5.1 Reflective surface → spiritual feeling
   5.2 Flowing lines → wings and branches
   5.3 Layering → depth and development
   5.4 Light contrast → highlight important parts

Scene Ideas

1. Butterfly laying eggs
   1.1 Focus on wings and body
   1.2 Eggs placed on branches
   1.3 Calm and sacred atmosphere

2. Eggs on the tree
   2.1 Close-up composition
   2.2 Emphasis on shape and texture
   2.3 Tree structure framing the image

3. Eggs growing
   3.1 Slight cracks on the surface
   3.2 Lines or light coming out
   3.3 Sense of movement

4. Hatching moment
   4.1 One egg opening
   4.2 Figure or creature emerging
   4.3 Strong contrast inside vs outside

5. Full composition
   5.1 Butterfly + tree + eggs together
   5.2 Centered or symmetrical layout
   5.3 Clear visual hierarchy

In this myth, the Butterfly Mother is the origin of all life. She lays twelve eggs on a sacred maple tree, and from these eggs emerge humans, animals, and natural deities. This reflects a worldview in which all living beings share the same origin and are deeply connected. Nature is not separate from humans, but part of the same life system.

The butterfly is a powerful symbol in Miao culture. It represents transformation, rebirth, and the cycle of life. This symbolism comes from the natural life cycle of a butterfly, moving from caterpillar to cocoon to winged form. Because of this, the Butterfly Mother is not only a creator figure but also a symbol of change and growth.