Read the passage. Fill in the blank with a suitable word

IX Read the passage. Fill in the blank with a suitable word.
Every culture has its (1)...............mythology and legends. They reflect the
geography of the culture, the values of the culture, and the history of the culture.
Japanese creation myths, for (2).....
reflect the fact that Japan is an
island nation, and the sea and its creatures (3)..
.....an important part in
these myths. Myths can also (4)......
.us what a culture considers ethical,
significant, and central to its ideologies, giving us insight into another culture. A
culture's myths, such as those of some Native Americans, tell us (5)..........
about its history. It was the history of peoples that were hunters and gatherers, people
whose governing forms did not permit private ownership (6)....
or disrespect the natural world. Each myth you (7).......
.........land
..has something
to tell you about another culture. In general, myths and legends are very important
(8)..........
..they give us insight into other times and places; and they
help us to see how much humankind had and has in common.