Sociologists Define Myths as

question 9

Multiple Choice

Sociologists define myths as

• A)ideologies based on false presuppositions.
• B)ideologies used in the practice of magic.
• C)stories and beliefs which help people define meaning and purpose in life.
• D)folk stories, but without a moral.
• E)beliefs regarding the supernatural which disprove the need for rituals.

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