Use of the word "myth" is problematic in anthropology because:
A) Many things we call myths are true.
B) Since "myth" is generally used to talk about ancient culture,it is more appropriate to history or archaeology.
C) We tend to use it to describe others' beliefs that we consider false but rarely apply it to our own beliefs.
D) "Myths" generally refer to origin stories but religious stories cover many subjects.
E) The central characters of "myths" are generally hero figures,but understanding these isn't very important in anthropology.
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