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| − | "The second purpose of a myth is to justify an existing social system and to account for its rites and customs" (History Manual 42).
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| − | Important events are made into myths because people believe that they were caused by events relating to a god or gods.
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| − | Sometimes, myths teach a moral lesson, akin to the purpose of many common fairy tales.
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| − | Other times, myths can tell people how and why they should do certain things.
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| − | "Myth was and still is the basis of morality, governments, and national identity" (History Manual 42).
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| − | - [[User:Ikamat|Ikamat]]
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| − | == Sources ==
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| − | History Manual
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History 8 Culture Origins Concepts
