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Why do We Tell Stories? Hunter-gatherers Shed Light on the Evolutionary Roots of Fiction

Given the ubiquity of storytelling, it may perform an important adaptive role in human societies by broadcasting social norms to coordinate social behavior and promote cooperation.

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