The purpose of creation stories can be described by the following:
A) to illustrate how the earth came to be
B) to teach a lesson that would help people survive
C) to tell stories about ancestors
D) to learn about rituals from long ago
All of these options can be relevant to the purpose of creation stories, but the most directly associated options are A and B. Creation stories often explain the origins of the world and can also impart lessons applicable to survival and moral or social behavior.