u/mm0rphic

Because the vast majority of experiences happen without one's permission, conditioned minds personify natural forces: it projects it's own identity onto ambiguity to maintain a sense of control. This happens because ego needs objects to mirror and confirm its own self-perception, as it depends on reflective relationships to sustain itself.

I think this is where we get many supernatural beliefs from.

This applies to everyday social interactions too - worshipping/fearing a personified cosmic force is the same mechanism as applying value judgements to neutral behaviours.