Use of the Word "Myth" Is Problematic in Anthropology Because

question 19

Multiple Choice

Use of the word "myth" is problematic in anthropology because:

• A)Many things we call myths are true.
• B)Since "myth" is generally used to talk about ancient culture,it is more appropriate to history or archaeology.
• C)We tend to use it to describe others' beliefs that we consider false but rarely apply it to our own beliefs.
• D)"Myths" generally refer to origin stories but religious stories cover many subjects.
• E)The central characters of "myths" are generally hero figures,but understanding these isn't very important in anthropology.

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