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-- that it is believed to some extent to explain a truth. For example for a long time people believed that there were canals on Mars. Complex maps were even drawn up to show their location, but when we got there we found only a few major canyons, not a complex system.
A myth used to explain things otherwise unexplained at that time (for instance, the creation of the Cosmos) and it generally involved supernatural powers or beings. One might say they were the building blocks of religions. They do not have anything in common with contemporary "urban myths", which are often exaggerated stories or even boastful lies.
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Myths are traditional stories that often feature gods, heroes, or supernatural beings. They usually explain the origins of the world, natural phenomena, or customs, and are passed down through generations. Myths often contain symbolic elements and are important for understanding a culture's beliefs and values.
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Why did the Greeks make myth?
Greeks make up myth to show why stuff are like what they are
Why did the Greeks make up myths?
Greeks make up myth to show why stuff are like what they are
Is a myth made up?
yes a myth is an made up story
Does cappuchino make you stop growing?
noo, that is a myth. there alot of myth's for coffee. Coffee does not wake you up either. it might mentally because of the hottness or the strongness.
What is the name of a half griffin half vampire?
Make one up, there is no such beast in myth or lore.
You have to make your own myth does anyone know any good myth ideas?
golden corn with a god namd hanako god of narture and peace -Who invented the internet (make it up don't use real facts!) . OH! this is a good one! How about why the sky is black! (Remember don't use real facts! Your making up your own MYTH!)
Is My Little Pony a Myth?
No not a myth, but a made up story.
Is everytime you sit down a bird dies?
No that is just a myth people make up or it is just a rumor!
Is the myth of the seventh moon real?
No the myth about the moon is a made up story .. Because it's a myth if it was a legend than it would be real .. So to sum it up "No."
Why did Parson Locke make up a myth about George Washington?
b/c he didn't know much about Washington's life.
Who helped make the flag?
It is a common myth that Betsy Ross came up with the idea for our country's current rectangular flag.
How do you make insecticides?
you cant, its a myth
