Use of myth in poetry?

Question: Use of myth in poetry!?

Why do poets use allusions or references to myth, history or other texts as a way of presenting ideas or issues on a metaphorical or allegorical level!?

Does it have any specific impact on the reader!?

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Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:

Poets use myths because they are universal themes that all can relate to; it's kind of like poetic shorthand!. I don't have to tell you how beautiful a woman is if she is compared to Aphrodite; I don't have to explain the importance of the outcome of a project if I liken it to Prometheus!. Www@QuestionHome@Com