Strypey on Nostr: The difference between myths and legends is that myths are pure fiction, while ...
The difference between myths and legends is that myths are pure fiction, while legends are based on grains of historical truth. In other words, they're both narratives, but legends are evidence-based narratives.
Listening what candidates for public office are saying during election debates, I can't help but notice that a lot of it is mythology. They've crafted narratives they think will attract votes, and they're sticking to them, facts be damned.
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