Here's why:
* Etiological tales are stories that explain the origin of something, whether it's a natural phenomenon, a cultural practice, or a geographical feature. They can be found in all cultures and time periods.
* Examples:
* The Greek myth of Demeter and Persephone explains the changing seasons.
* The Native American story of how the coyote created the Grand Canyon explains the canyon's formation.
* The biblical story of the Tower of Babel explains the existence of different languages.
These stories are set in a wide variety of times and places, depending on the culture and specific tale.
If you are asking about a specific etiological tale, please provide more context.