In Margaret Atwood's book "In Other Worlds: SF and the Human Imagination," she explores how myths function by shaping and defining their audience. Myths are not just stories; they create a community through shared narratives, transforming individual experiences into a collective consciousness.
This process allows people to identify with one another, as they find common ground in the myths that resonate with them. By gathering people under a common theme, myths foster a sense of belonging and shared identity among their audiences.