Which of the following describes a purpose of creation stories?(1 point)

Question

Responses

to tell stories about ancestors
to tell stories about ancestors

to illustrate how the earth came to be
to illustrate how the earth came to be

to teach a lesson that would help people survive
to teach a lesson that would help people survive

to learn about rituals from long ago

Answer 1

Creation stories primarily illustrate how the earth came to be. So, among the options provided, the most fitting purpose of creation stories is:

to illustrate how the earth came to be.