Due to its antiquity, there exist various foundation myths for Nowruz in Iranian mythology.

A number of foundation myths have survived through Greek and Roman literature, see Byrsa for one example.

To some extent the controversy is related to the "foundation myths" of modern states.

He was creating another form of foundation myth, neither glorifying Aeneas nor scorning him.

A number of more fanciful foundation myths are found in the Alexander Romance and were picked up by medieval historians.

It is the foundation myth of the sanctuary itself, displayed here in its most prominent position.

Historical sources reveal that there were several other families around Arita that have similar and mutually conflicting foundation myths.

There is otherwise little direct evidence to support the foundation myth.

The foundation myth is believed to have been reenacted every other year during the Agronia.

A new foundation myth requires a new progenitor.