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Myths are symbolic tales of the distant past (often primordial times) that concern cosmogony and cosmology (the origin and nature of the universe), may be connected to belief systems or rituals, and may serve to direct social action and values. The primary difference between a myth and a story is that while myths and other folklore genres may overlap, myths are widely considered to be sacred narratives. Other stories are not considered sacred in the same sense, which is what sets myths apart.