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Folklore, myth and religion
This page is for discussion of [[w:folklore]], [[w:religion]], and [[w:mythology]].

=== Use of the words 'Myth', 'Mythology', etc. ===hi,k

The word 'myth' has several meanings in the English language.  Probably the best place to find out these meanings is to consult [http://www.dictionary.com/cgi-bin/dict.pl?term=myth a dictionary].  One meaning, roughly, has it that a myth is "a story that express the religion, beliefs and morals of a culture" and another meaning is roughly "a story that is false or made-up".  The boundary between the two meanings is unclear.

(contracted; show full)I wouldn't characterize those as NPOV phrases, but as vaguely qualifying phrases. 

... or as they're known in marketing circles, weasel words.


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I have the answer, and it is simple.  'Saga' can be used instead of myth (which does have certain connotations).  I don't find the same one with saga.