Theme of myth

Myth is centrally important in Paz's poetry and is connected with his ideas about language and the subconscious. In many of his writings, Paz emphasizes the alienation and isolation of twentieth-century humans from each other and the world. Ancient people, he believed, found meaning and cohesion in their lives through the understanding of sacred stories and rituals. Myths communicate the common values and experiences of people across cultures and histories by tapping into and trying to make sense of humans' basic and common experiences.