They are a symbolic metaphor

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They are a symbolic metaphor_

Author: * Star Eyes CrazyHorse - 2 Posts on this thread out of 640 Posts sitewide.
Date: Jun 26, 2003 - 17:57

It is the child mind that takes them literaly. They are tales created by the elders for the and education of the children.

Each culture creates the symbols for divine powers that are meaningful to them.