Allegory

Allegories is the plural of Allegory. 

An Allegory is said to be an extended Simile while a Simile is an abbreviated Allegory.

A story that takes a complicated concept and makes it easier to understand is called an Allegory.

Teaching is often done with the use of Allegories.

A parable, fiction or fable may be considered to be a Allegory.

Many Religions and other organizations use Allegories to get across their point.

Jesus Christ is said to have used Allegories to get his point across.

Freemasonry also uses Allegories to explain a concept.

The Holy Bible is said to contain many Allegories.  How does one know which parts are Allegories and which part or truths?  Most people assume, rightly or more likely wrongly, that if their Priest or Preacher tells them that the story or phrase in the Holy Bible is just an Allegory, then, by God, it must just be an Allegory.  Freethinkers are not always convinced or brainwashed quite that easily.  Be a Freethinker.