ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Mythopoeic thought

Mythopoeic thought is a type of thinking where people explain things using stories, or myths. It is a way of understanding the world and things in it by giving them a tale or myth. For example, in some cultures, people might tell a story about a powerful god who created the sky. This story helps them explain why the sky is blue instead of yellow. In this way, mythopoeic thought can help us make sense of things we don't understand.