Hello Patrick, thanks for responding.

You said:

"You make good points. However myths can evolve into believed facts even today. About 25% of US republicans believe Barack Obama is not a US citizen. This despite many live witnesses and verifiable records to the contrary. If one chooses to believe, myths can arise and propagate instantly."

As I distinguish in the article, that's a lie, not a myth.

A myth is not simply a lie. People can lie all day about normal things like being a U.S. citizen or not.

A myth is, properly speaking, mythical. It adds in larger-than-life details, like working miracles.

The bit about the birth certificate is a common lie, not a myth, by any stretch.