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Myths are sacred stories set in a remote past that relate about the creation of the universe and humankind, and may contain explanations for cosmic and natural phenomena, as well as the origin of civilisation, and social and religious institutions. The protagonists are often gods or superhuman beings.


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Age of Fable Or Beauties of Mythology
Online publication of the 1913 edition of Thomas Bulfinch's classic.
http://www.bartleby.com/bulfinch/

Bulfinch's Mythology
Annotated edition of the three volume classical work of myths, legends, and romances by Thomas Bulfinch, along with his biography.
http://www.bulfinch.org/

Creative Minds: Library
Articles from online e-zine focussing on different cultures and their mythology.
http://www.create.org/myth/library.htm

Encyclopedia of Mythical Trees and Deities
Alphabetical listing of names of deities and the trees associated with them.
http://hometown.aol.com/birchfire/page1.html

Flood Stories from Around the World
Brief description of flood myths from cultures all over the globe.
http://www.talkorigins.org/faqs/flood-myths.html

Godchecker - Mythology with a Twist
Explores the quirky side of mythology with humorous research, including a Holy Database of the weird and wonderful gods from around the world.
http://www.godchecker.com/

Gods and Goddesses
Brief description of Buddah, Shiva, Ganesh, and the Valkyries.
http://www.godsandgoddesses.org.uk/

Gods, Heroes, and Myth
Listings by culture of people and places from legend and myth, with links to tales.
http://www.gods-heros-myth.com/

Gods, Monsters and Myths
Brief accounts of popular myths and legends from Greece and Rome, Egypt, Japan, China, and India.
http://www.starsandseas.com/SAS_Mythology/Myth_Chall.htm

Greek Mythology and Creation Myths
Collection of Greek myths and legends as well as creation and flood myths from all over the world.
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Column/1122/fz.htm

Katha - Mythological Tales
Indian and Christian myths and legends.
http://www.4to40.com/story/katha/default.asp?article=story_katha_index

Literature Network - Thomas Bulfinch
Offers biography and a searchable collection of works.
http://www.online-literature.com/bulfinch/

Morgana's Observatory: Universal Myths and Mysterious Places
Myths of creation, flood, and afterlife, along with some legends.
http://www.dreamscape.com/morgana/uranus.htm

MythHome
Myths, deities, and mythological characters from across the world listed by culture, with discussion board and large collection of links.
http://www.mythome.org/mythhome.htm

Mythical Folk
An on-line encyclopedia of mythology and folklore.
http://www.themystica.org/mythical-folk/default.html

Mythography
Exploring mythology and art from the ancient Greeks and Romans to the legends of the Celts.
http://www.loggia.com/myth/

Mythological Studies
Ancient European mythology and history with art work.
http://greek-gods.tripod.com/

Mythology
Infoplease.com overview of the study of myths.
http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/ent/A0834666.html

Mythology
Brief sections on classical, Norse and Egyptian myths.
http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0900731.html

Mythology
Encyclopedia.com definition, overview and links.
http://www.encyclopedia.com/searchpool.asp?target=@DOCTITLE%20mythology

Mythology
Myths of various cultures related to the heavens, from Windows to the Universe at the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR).
http://www.windows.ucar.edu/cgi-bin/tour_def/mythology/mythology.html

Mythology Notes
Historical overview of the mythologies of the Ancient Near East, the Scandinavians and the Celts, including story abstracts and names of deities.
http://www.maryforrest.com/mythology/

Mythos, A Concise Guide to Geomythology
Personal exploration of mythogony and myths, including a glossary of gods, and reading list.
http://rtiess.tripod.com/myt1.htm

NonWestern Mythologies
Course materials with online texts of myths and legends from several Native American, Slavic, and Asian peoples.
http://www.personal.psu.edu/users/a/c/acj2/cmlit108.htm

Pantheons
Concise dictionaries of the various divinities from nine Eurasian and Middle Eastern pantheons.
http://web.raex.com/~obsidian/PanIndex.html

Rachel's Mythology Page
A who-is-who of classical, Norse, Gaelic and Egyptian mythology.
http://www.akasha.demon.co.uk/main.htm

Sacred-Texts - Myths and Sagas
Poetic and prose texts from various cultures including Anglo-Saxon, Arabian, Arthurian, Celtic and Scandinavian.
http://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/

Shrine of the Horned Gods
Presentation of ancient, modern, and false horned gods.
http://www.lugodoc.demon.co.uk/welcome.htm

Suite101.com: Mythology
Essays on mythology to give insight into what it means to be human.
http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/mythology

Timeless Myths
Covering Classical, Norse, and Celtic myths, as well as Arthurian legends, with a summary of popular deities, heroes, and other characters.
http://www.timelessmyths.com/

Welcome to MYTHHOME:Mythology Site
Myth Home is a well-organized comparative myth website showcasing myths the world over. Categories include: Myth By Culture, Myth by Time and Themes.
http://www.mythome.org/mythhome.htm

Where Something Stands
Traditional Inuit stories, legends, and myths with art work.
http://www.carleton.ca/gallery/Inuit/stories.htm

World Mythology
Compilation of names of deities and other mythological characters, listed by cultural group.
http://www.purgingtalon.com/nlm/worldmyth/

World Myths and Legends in Art
Exhibition of images inspired by mythology around the world with background information, photos and audio files. From the Minneapolis Institute of Arts.
http://www.artsmia.org/world-myths/

World Myths and Legends in Art
Learn about myths of different cultures. Look up by theme or region of influence. Includes photographs of artwork that were used to portray these ideas. Presented by the Minneapolis Institute of Arts.
http://www.artsmia.org/world-myths/




See also
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Top: Arts: Literature: Poetry: Forms: Epic and Narrative iconTop: Arts: Literature: Poetry: Forms: Epic and Narrative
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