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Foundation myths

GCSE Classics · key term

Foundation myths

Definition

Stories explaining the origins of a community and its institutions, often combining human actions with religious beliefs and moral lessons.

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OCR GCSE Classical Civilisation · J199

Paper 2

Revise: Rome

OCR Classical Civilisation past papers

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