The Myth of the Lost Cause is a pro-Confederate ideology that paints a picture of a just Confederate Cause and inevitable defeat in the Civil War. Why is the Lost Cause called a myth? It’s a fallacy built upon contradictory false foundations aimed to justify the Confederacy's cause and defeat in the War Between the States. Have a listen to understand the beginnings of the Lost Cause, why it has no legitimate argument, and how it’s taken shape in American culture.