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

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

to learn about rituals from long ago

Choose one answer. If there are more than one answer, choose the best answer

Answer 1

The best answer is: to illustrate how the earth came to be.

Creation stories primarily serve to explain the origins of the world and humanity, making this option the most fitting.