Religions are Composed of Stories

Roman mosaic: Theseus defeats the Minotaur

We can call these sacred narratives or myths.

They offer explanations of origins, morality, fate...

They may or may not be historically accurate.

They have characteristics such as non-human characters, mystery, bending of natural law...

However, if you choose to use the word 'myth,' keep in mind that in an anthropological sense, Jesus, Moses, or the Buddha is every bit as mythical as Zeus.

Next: Characteristics: Religion and the non-empirical

It's important to recall that many ancient Greeks believed in Zeus with the same intensity that many modern Christians believe in Jesus. They saw evidence of Zeus everywhere they looked.