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Mythology

Mythology

Mythology, folklore, deity references, legend archives, archetype resources, and research paths for writers.

Directory Listings

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Mythopedia
mythopedia.com
resource
Mythology encyclopedia and story reference.
curated reference
mythopedia.com
Theoi
theoi.com
resource
Greek mythology and classical literature reference.
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theoi.com
Pantheon
pantheon.org
resource
Myth and folklore reference archive.
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pantheon.org
Norse Mythology for Smart People
norse-mythology.org
resource
A focused online guide to Norse mythology and pre-Christian Germanic religion, built around documented sources.
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norse-mythology.org
Nightbringer
nightbringer.se
resource
A large online encyclopedia dedicated to Arthurian lore, characters, places, relics, and legend cycles.
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nightbringer.se
Folklore Scotland
folklorescotland.com
resource
A dedicated Scottish folklore destination compiling legends, creatures, regional traditions, and story material for modern readers and researchers.
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folklorescotland.com
The Folklore Society
folklore-society.com
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A cultural gateway to Welsh myths, legendary figures, and traditional stories for readers seeking an accessible entry into Welsh folklore.
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folklore-society.com
American Folklore Society
americanfolkloresociety.org
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A broad mythology and folklore archive useful for readers exploring traditions, beliefs, and legendary material from around the world.
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americanfolkloresociety.org
Joseph Campbell Foundation
jcf.org
resource
A folklore and myth resource centered on supernatural beings, story traditions, and legendary material with practical lookup value for curious readers.
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jcf.org
International Society for Folk Narrative Research
isfnr.org
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An official Joseph Campbell Foundation portal supporting myth studies through essays, programs, educational resources, and comparative mythology work.
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isfnr.org
Myths and Legends Podcast
mythpodcast.com
resource
A popular storytelling podcast retelling myths, legends, and folklore in a modern narrative voice while preserving strong discovery value across traditions.
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mythpodcast.com
Pathways with Joseph Campbell
pathways-with-joseph-campbell.simplecast.com
resource
An official Joseph Campbell Foundation podcast surfacing talks and discussions on myth, symbolism, and the enduring meaning of story traditions.
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pathways-with-joseph-campbell.simplecast.com
Fairy Tale Review
fairytalereview.com
resource
A literary journal devoted to new fairy-tale fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and wider conversation around fairy-tale tradition and practice.
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fairytalereview.com
Center for Folklore Studies — Journals
cfs.osu.edu
resource
An academic guide to folklore journals and related scholarship resources, useful for readers seeking publication pathways and research-oriented discovery.
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cfs.osu.edu
Fairy Tale Review Archive
digitalcommons.wayne.edu
resource
An archival access point to Fairy Tale Review, useful for readers exploring fairy-tale studies, literary practice, and past journal issues.
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digitalcommons.wayne.edu
Fife Folklore Collections
library.usu.edu
resource
A guide to item-level finding aids, fieldwork, oral histories, and image collections in the Fife Folklore Archives.
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library.usu.edu
Folklore and Mythology Electronic Texts
sites.pitt.edu
resource
A valuable gateway to online folktale, fairy tale, and mythology texts, with author- and tradition-based entry points.
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sites.pitt.edu
Internet Sacred Text Archive
sacred-texts.com
resource
A huge free archive of religious, mythological, folkloric, and legendary texts from around the world.
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sacred-texts.com
Irish Folklore, Myths & Legends
wildernessireland.com
resource
A folklore archive and media project focused on storytelling, place-based traditions, and preserving regional mythic material through modern presentation.
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wildernessireland.com
Mythological Studies Journal
pacifica.edu
resource
A mythology-centered journal exploring mythic interpretation, symbolic structures, and cultural afterlives.
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pacifica.edu
Myths, Folklore, and Fairytales
pod.co
resource
A short-form story podcast retelling myths, folktales, and fairy tales from many places and periods for listeners who want quick access to traditional narratives.
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pod.co
National Folklore Collection
duchas.ie
resource
A UNESCO-recognized Irish folklore archive with manuscripts, photographs, sound, and oral tradition collections.
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duchas.ie
Open Folklore Web Archive
archive-it.org
resource
A curated collection of websites relevant to folklore studies, preserved for discovery and long-term access.
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archive-it.org
Scotland.org — Myths & Legends
scotland.org
resource
A public-facing introduction to Scottish myths, ghosts, witches, and legendary traditions, useful for accessible cultural overview and discovery.
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scotland.org
SIEF Archive Resources
siefhome.org
resource
A directory of ethnographic, oral-tradition, and folklore archives across Europe and related research networks.
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siefhome.org
Signum University — Mythology Guide
signumuniversity.org
resource
A curated guide to mythology resources for further research, reading, and exploration across traditions.
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signumuniversity.org
Smithsonian Folklife Archives
folklife.si.edu
resource
The Smithsonian’s archival gateway to videos, photographs, recordings, field reports, and public folklore collections.
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folklife.si.edu
Spirits
globalplayer.com
resource
A lively mythology and folklore podcast exploring world traditions, legends, and cultural stories episode by episode for broad listening audiences.
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globalplayer.com
The Myth, Legend & Lore Podcast
podcasts.apple.com
resource
A mythology and folklore podcast built around curiosity, discovery, and story-driven engagement with old traditions across cultures.
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podcasts.apple.com
UC Berkeley Folklore Archive
folklore.berkeley.edu
resource
A major academic folklore archive with material from around the world organized by region and genre.
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folklore.berkeley.edu