Myths often function as a connection to a culture, representing the customs and beliefs of a group of people. They serve as a basis for social customs, observances, and cultural identity by transmitting traditions and shared values across generations. Myths help a community make sense of the world, their origins, and their place within it, often embodying what a people want, believe, or fear to be true. They also play a role in explaining social order, rituals, and moral models, linking individuals to their cultural heritage and collective moral past.