But you do agree with the kernel theory.

Quote Originally Posted by Thorne View Post
You make an assumption that all myths do indeed have such a kernel of truth. I would say, instead, that they all have a kernel of perceived truth. What is perceived as truth today, may be proven as untrue tomorrow. It was a perceived truth that the Earth was the center of the universe. We now know that to be wrong. Should we, then, give equal weight to those myths which rely upon that one-time truth?