No. Myths are traditional stories that often contain elements of the supernatural, gods, and heroes. They are usually passed down through generations and are more about cultural beliefs and values rather than being based on factual events.
Some Indian polygamy stories are based on true events. In the past, in certain regions and among specific communities, polygamy was practiced for various reasons like economic stability, family expansion, or religious beliefs. For example, in some traditional agricultural families, a man might marry more than one woman to have more hands to work on the fields. However, there are also some fictional or exaggerated stories that have been passed down over time, which might be more like myths.
Some urban myths can be true to a certain extent. For example, the story about alligators in the sewers in New York. There were cases where small alligators were found in the sewers, probably released by people who had them as pets when they got too big. But often these stories get exaggerated over time. So while there might be a kernel of truth in some urban myths, they are not entirely accurate as they are passed around.
Greek myths are more of a blend of imagination, religious beliefs, and moral teachings from the ancient Greeks. They are full of gods and goddesses with superhuman powers like Zeus who could throw lightning bolts. These stories were passed down orally and then written down, but they don't represent actual historical events as we understand them today.
Myths can be seen as neither wholly true nor completely false. They often start from some real event or idea and then evolve through storytelling and imagination into something that may not be factually accurate but holds significance in a broader sense.
The story of Robin Hood could also be based on some truth. There might have been outlaws in the forest who stole from the rich to give to the poor. As the story spread, it became a full - fledged myth with his merry men and Sherwood Forest becoming iconic elements.
As a story passes from one generation to another, cultural values play a role. If a society values heroism, for example, the true story of a brave person might be transformed into a grand myth where the hero has superhuman abilities. Also, as the story spreads to different regions, local beliefs and superstitions can get incorporated, changing the myth further.
Whether the Bible is true when some stories are seen as myths is subjective. Different scholars and religious traditions offer varying perspectives. Some analyze it from a historical and literary standpoint, while others approach it through faith and religious experience.
They could be based on real creatures. For example, many 'sea monster' stories might be misidentifications of large, rare species. Giant squids were once thought of as sea monsters. Their huge size and elusive nature made them seem like something out of a horror story. Also, large whales that breach or behave in unusual ways could be misconstrued as sea monsters.