George Washington chopping down a cherry tree, and others (5)

I believe the answer is:

myths

(Other definitions for myths that I've seen before include "Fabulous tales" , "Legends to present truths" , "Widely held but false beliefs" , "Fables" , "Legendary stories" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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