Question

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

Answer 1

to illustrate how the earth came to be

(Primary purpose: explain the origins of the world/universe — though they can also teach lessons and link people to ancestors.)