[stormer]

Have you never heard of a “true story”? You should check your semantic prejudice at the door. And FWIW, you may want to review the definition of “history” as well.

[christianhomeschoolmommaof3]

I don't have semantic prejudice. A story to EXPLAIN an actual historical event would not be true story; it would be a parable, allegory, myth etc. A story to relay factual historical information would be a true account. You seem to be the one in need of the definition of the word myth. Main Entry: myth Pronunciation: \ˈmith\ Function: noun Etymology: Greek mythos Date: 1830 1 a : a usually traditional story of ostensibly historical events that serves to unfold part of the world view of a people or explain a practice, belief, or natural phenomenon b : parable, allegory 2 a : a popular belief or tradition that has grown up around something or someone; especially : one embodying the ideals and institutions of a society or segment of society b : an unfounded or false notion 3 : a person or thing having only an imaginary or unverifiable existence 4 : the whole body of myths