Whether mythical or legendary, what I like about the stories in the Torah is that most of the characters are completely human (as opposed to godlike or supernatural).
They do great things, but they also make terrible errors of judgment that get them in trouble with their families and their God. I also appreciate that there are many stories about strong, brave, and intelligent women.
Even when they are vilified, it's interesting to consider their actions from a less biased point of view.