four guardians

I was really surprised to read in the "AB" about the four guardians (four elements)
Because it reminded me of the movie "The fifth Element" I was wondering if parts of the "AB" were used as a kind of basis for this film and others such as "Stargate"

I think ideas for those popular films and movies already existed in many cultures, though the AB connects it all under one roof.

A lot of books and films get their ideas from several cultures, cultures borrowing ideas and concepts from other cultures, it has happened throughout time...

Thank you for the comments,... I think I'm totally missing something because I can recall any ancient cultures mentioning (four elements) But I dont have the best memory sometime.

The Ankh it may be used in the Invocation of the four pillars of the earth, to activate the elemental forces of Air, Fire, Water & Earth.
I would like to know What happen when is activated???