Cthulhu: The Mythos and Kindred Horrors

The Cthulhu Mythos is vast and layered—did the author see this as a way to explore different facets of cosmic horror or was it driven by other creative reasons?

The stories evoke such a profound sense of cosmic insignificance—does this impact how others experience the horror versus traditional monsters?

Are there particular themes or elements that the author expands or reinterprets to make these stories feel fresh yet authentic to the mythos?