Which of the following statements best describes what a myth is?
A) A myth is a fiction that large numbers of people in a culture believe to be true.
B) A myth is a story that people like because it separates those in the know from those who are not culturally aware.
C) A myth is a story containing shared cultural symbolic meaning. The story may literally be true or false, but it conveys some cultural truth.
D) A myth is an old story that has been around so long that everyone in a culture can relate to it through shared memories.

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A myth is characterized by its role in conveying cultural truths through symbolic meanings, rather than its literal truthfulness or the extent of its belief within a culture. It serves as a medium for sharing cultural values, beliefs, and norms, making option C the most accurate description.

Which of the Following Statements Best Describes What a Myth