Explain the differences between myths and legends, visual metaphors, and beliefs. why are they all forms of artistic inspiration?

Myths are not real, they are fantasy, they are made by people to explain misunderstood things in the natural world. Legends on the other hand, are most of the time over exaggerated stories of simi-true events that MAY have taken place. Visual metaphors are the representation of a person, place, thing, or idea by means of a visual image that suggests a particular association or point of similarity. And beliefs, are the misconception that any or all of the things I just listed are true when they are mostly not. Beliefs include the belief of god, gods, higher power, cloud-chiefs, morality, karma, string theory, and the biggest of all, human intelligence. As for why they tie so much to artistic inspiration, they are all FULL of imagination, Mythology is extensive a.f, religion cuts deep, legends inspire with awe, and beliefs make it all seem that much more real. You're welcome.