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Origin myth

An origin myth is a story about how something started. It can be about where people came from, why things are the way they are, or even why things happen in the world. It's like a fairytale that explains how the universe works. The stories usually involve special characters, like gods or other magical creatures, and they explain how different parts of the world and the universe are connected. They can also explain why things happen, like why we have different seasons or why the sun and moon move in the sky. Origin myths are usually shared orally (orally means by talking) between generations and usually teach important values and lessons.