Why do cultures tell stories?
INFORMATIVE FOUNDATIONAL STORIES HAVE CULTURAL IMPORTANCE Aeitiological Charter Instructional
AEITIOLOGICAL Explains how concrete ‘objects’ or abstract ‘concepts’ that exist in the world came to be. Concrete (Physical) things: Sun, Rain, Bears Abstract (Conceptual) things: Justice, Sin, Shame
CHARTER Explains how rites, rituals and ceremonies came into existence. Marriage Sacrifice Bar Mitzvah Baptism Circumcision
INSTRUCTIONAL Teaches a community or individuals how to behave appropriately Obey God Obey your elders Don’t sleep with your brother’s wife Don’t drink water that has a dead moose in it