I'd have to ask the same question of 'merit'.
Do the ancient Greek mythologies have 'merit' because some contain real places and events in their stories?
Do Stephen King's books have 'merit' because sometimes he uses real people and places for his settings?
Do the ancient Greek mythologies have 'merit' because some contain real places and events in their stories?
Do Stephen King's books have 'merit' because sometimes he uses real people and places for his settings?