The creation myths illustrate cultural beliefs, because they help men understand the purpose of the world and its origins. Reading the Greek creation myth, called The Birth of the Gods people can conclude that the gods rule the world, however this fact results in the belief of the divine Gods. Throughout, the story of Zeus overcoming his father Cronus people identify that destiny can’t be changed, because there was a prophecy which informed a son of Cronus would overpower him. Therefore, Zeus took Cronus’s place. Moreover, this creation myth shows the family structure of the Greek, due of the fact that men had the highest position in this myth, as Zeus were the main god. The creation myths illustrate cultural beliefs, because myths teach lessons
