{Northrop} Frye was concerned mostly with literary criticism, and myths interested him as structural elements in works of literature. He used the word myth to mean story, without attaching any connotation of truth or falsehood to it; but a myth is a story of a certain kind. The myths of a culture are those stories it takes seriously-the ones that are thought to be a key to its identity.
Northrop Frye focused on literary criticism, particularly how myths function as structural components in literature. He defined myth as a type of story, looking at its narrative qualities without judging it as true or false. For Frye, myths are essential cultural stories that resonate deeply within a society, reflecting its core beliefs and identity.
In his exploration, Frye emphasized that these myths are not just fanciful tales but are vital to understanding a culture's self-concept. They are the narratives that individuals and communities consider significant and foundational, serving as a lens through which they interpret their existence.