The origin of myths explained
If a man is offered a fact which goes against his instincts, he will scrutinize it closely, and unless the evidence is overwhelming, he will refuse to believe it. If, on the other hand, he is offered something which affords a reason for acting in accordance to his instincts, he will accept it even on the slightest evidence. The origin of myths is explained in this way.
~~ Bertrand Russell ~~ (1872 - 1970)
That is the basic human nature; we tend to believe what our instincts tell us even though our instincts may prove to be wrong. But I am not too sure how that explains the origin of myths.
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