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Mythology
We live in a fantasy world, a world of illusion. The great task in life is to find reality.

—Iris Murdoch

Need an escape from reality? Here you'll find sites about mythology, from faeries and folklore to gods and goddess of Greek and Norse mythology. Lose yourself in the mystery of fantasy!

Aeon: The Journal of Science and Myth

http://www.ames.net/aeon/

Journal devoted to investigating and exploring "common patterns of ancient myths from around the world." Takes its viewpoint from scientific studies of archaeology and astronomy. Read articles, subscribe the mailing list.

The AFU and Urban Legend Archive

http://www.urbanlegends.com/

Here's the site where all the folk tales of city life and urban legends end up (or at least they should). If there's a juicy rumor, or farfetched-but-possible story, there's a good chance it's here, along with the truth of the matter; and if not, you should contact the AFU and urban legend newsgroups.

alt.mythology

http://tile.net/news/altm123.html

The entry point to what many consider the newsgroup for discussions about mythology and related topics.

ARTHURNET Mailing List

http://www.mun.ca/lists/arthurnet/

This is the subscription site for a moderated list on the subject of King Arthur and related subjects. Access to the archives is available at this site.

Beowulf

http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/cgibin/

A complete English translation of the epic poem Beowulf. Translated by Francis B. Gummere, Harvard Classics, Volume 49.

Bullfinch's Mythology

gopher://gopher.vt.edu:10010/11/53

A Gopher site of the famous reference book of mythology.

Committee for the Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal

http://iquest.com/~fitz/csicop/resources/skeptical.html

If you doubt the claims of paranormal activity, magic, UFOs, creationism, and things that go bump in the night, this is the site for you. This site has links to various skeptic groups around the country, such as the James Randi Educational Foundation, and magazines such as the Skeptical Inquirer. It also links to a site taking apart the "Alien Autopsy" film.

Creative Minds Presents: Mythology, Legends, & Folklore

http://pages.prodigy.com/myth/mythbb.htm

A monthly forum to discuss various topics on legends, mythology, and folklore.

Cyberlore Central

http://www.pass.wayne.edu/~twk/cc.html

Begin here to explore the folklore that has grown up around computers and the Internet. Full of links to other sites showing the scope of the cyberculture today.

Dictionary of Monsters

http://star06.atklab.Yorku.ca/~peterpan/ghost1.html

The emphasis of this site is on ghosts and spirits from various cultures around the world. The home site for this page is called the "Oogie Boogie Page," containing links to ghosts, vampire, witchcraft, and werewolf sites.

Encyclopaedia of Mythology

http://www.pins.co.uk/upages/probertm/myths.htm

A very brief (usually just a line or two) alphabetical listing of mythical beings (with some concepts and places included). You can search by mythos or by the index, which contains all the listings.

Encyclopedia Mythica

http://www.pantheon.org/mythica/

An extraordinarily well-done encyclopedia containing hundreds of definitions and descriptions of mythic creations: gods and goddesses, supernatural beings, creatures, monsters. It has a search feature for tracking down the entries, and can be viewed in a frames or non-frames format. One of the best sites around.

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The Faerie Encyclopedia

http://www.students.uiuc.edu/~rlehmann/fey_denizen.html

A labor-of-love of a true faerie friend, the encyclopedia does a very good job of describing European fairies. Also has a comprehensive links page to other faerie sites.

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Folklore and Mythology

http://www.pitt.edu/~dash/folktexts.html

A selection of manuscripts on the WWW concerning mythology and folklore; the emphasis is on Germanic and English tales, but some other cultures are represented.

General Folklore and Mythology

http://pibweb.it.nwu.edu/~pib/mythgene.htm

A fantastic source of links concerning myths, legends, and folklore. If you need a place to start a search, this is it.

Of Gods and Men: The A to Z of Mythology and Legend

http://www.clubi.ie/lestat/godsmen.html

An alphabetical listing of people and places in mythology, legends, and religion. A beautiful site with some excellent images.

Greek Mythology

http://www.intergate.net/uhtml/.jhunt/greek_myth/greek_myth.html

A comprehensive view of the Greek myths with an excellent family tree showing the familial relationships of the gods.

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Highlander: The Anthology

http://www.mindspring.com/~vfoster/HL/

Selected links to other Highlander sites, sequels to existing Highlander tales, original stories (some a bit racy for the younger set).

Fan Fiction on the Net

http://members.aol.com/ksnicholas/fanfic/index.html

Extensive list of fiction sites for TV and film—everything from Hawaii Five-O and Miami Vice to Star Trek and Dracula, and everything in between.

Hillhouse Investigations, Inc. Paranormal Detective Agency

http://ic.net/~dunstan/hh.htm

A humorous look at the paranormal; this isn't a real detective agency, but rather a parody of how a "real paranormal agency" would advertise. Read the subheadings on such things as aura imbalance and have a good laugh. Also read the letter columns for other demented humor.

The Holy Grail

http://www.the-spa.com/kirk.burkins/GRAIL.htm

This site is a starting point for researching the myths and legends concerning the Holy Grail; it contains much of the lore surrounding the Grail, as well as book reviews of books about the Grail and related topics. Also has a links page.

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In Search of the Truth

http://www.rollanet.org/~jwatson/truth.htm

An idiosyncratic online search for meaning through the study of mythology, prophecy, philosophy, and religion.

The Joseph Campbell Foundation

http://www.jcf.org/

The foundation's purpose is to continue the work of Joseph Campbell in bring the meaning of myth into everyday life. The foundation offers programs and discussion groups to explore Campbell's work and related topics.

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Journal of American Folklore

http://ernie.bgsu.edu/~thomasz/JAF/jaf.htm

This site functions as a way of contacting the American Folklore Society online. It gives a brief listing of the contents of previous Journals and has links to other folklore Web sites.

Legendary Site of the Week

http://www.web.co.za/arthur/leglist.html

Arthur Goldstuck lists his choice (partially based on nominations by others) of a Web site dealing with mythology, magic, urban legends, the paranormal, and other related topics. Lots of fun.

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Legends Unlimited

http://www.Legends-Unlimited.com/

This site is dedicated to the use of myth and legends in fantasy fiction today. It's beautifully done, full of gorgeous graphics and well-written essays and articles. A pleasure to look at and read.

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Lilith

http://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/~humm/Topics/Lilith/

A site dedicated to the "first" wife of Adam, Lilith. Said to be the first witch, mother of demons, the first seductress. This site provides a comprehensive view of the origins and myths surrounding this primal character.

Mythology

http://www.users.csbsju.edu/~djferrar/myth.html

Has a great clickable map of the world; point the cursor to the region you want to know about, and up comes a list of sites concerning the myths of that region. Unfortunately, it covers mainly Europe and the Middle East, with some regions (such as North America) having nothing at the time of this writing. This site welcomes contributions, in case you know of appropriate sites.

Mythology in Western Art

http://lib.haifa.ac.il/www/art/MYTHOLOGY_WESTART.HTML

A collection of .GIF images of the Greek gods, based on scanned images from pottery, architecture, and paintings. The research was done by the University of Haifa Art History, Haifa, Israel.

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Mythology on the Web

http://www.unm.edu/~rkoshak/

A collection of sites on the WWW organized by mythos. It seems very complete and far-ranging in scope.

Mythopoeic Society

http://home.earthlink.net/~emfarrell/mythsoc/mythsoc.html

Home page of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit organization interested in studying and discussing literary works, including the myths and legends of Tolkien (the Hobbit tales, etc.), C. S. Lewis, and Charles Williams.

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Myths and Legends

http://pubpages.unh.edu/~cbsiren/myth.html

An excellent listing of links on the Net covering many of the world's myths and legends, including medieval and Renaissance periods. It evens covers some early fantasy, science fiction, and horror works that are based on mythic and legendary materials.

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Napoleon, Russia, and the Olympian Gods

http://www.loop.com/~variagate/olybook.htm

A commercial site selling the book Napoleon, Russia, and the Olympian Gods: An Illustrated Guide to Greek Mythology. It explains the nature and significance of the gift that Napoleon sent to Russia, and the artistic and historic importance of the illustrations and the myths depicted.

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Norse and Germanic Mythology in The Wheel of Time

http://www.dsv.su.se/~k-j-nore/norse.html

Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series has attracted an enormous following among the reading public, and where the public goes, scholars soon follow, trying to explain where the author got his ideas. Karl-Johan Norén has written a very detailed scholarly work, comparing key concepts and characters in the series with the Norse and Germanic myths. A must-read for the die-hard Jordan fan, if only to find something else to discuss on the various Wheel of Time forums and lists out there.

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Norse Mythology

http://www.ugcs.caltech.edu/~cherryne/mythology.html

A FAQ under construction, it has the basics of Norse mythology, as well as lists of the major gods and goddesses of the mythos. It includes an excellent listing of source materials for those who want to do their own research, and has many links to other sites of related interest.

Parabola Magazine On-Line

http://www.parabola.org/

The online version of Parabola magazine, this site contains some articles from the current issue on the newsstand, as well as how to subscribe to the magazine. The purpose of Parabola is to show the significance of mythic and spiritual themes in everyday life.

Past, Present, Future: Mythology and Ancient Civilizations in Science Fiction and Fantasy

http://www.missouri.edu/~c570492/capstone.html

A paper on the uses (and misuses) of myths in science fiction and fantasy, with emphasis on recent television shows. While several of the shows are no longer being broadcast (Earth2, Seaquest) it takes a good look at the new leader of syndicated shows, Hercules: The Legendary Journeys.

Pathfinder: Mythologies of the World

http://www.lib.ua.edu/mytholog.htm

This site lists offline sources of mythological research that don't include the Greek or Roman mythologies. It also provides online access to AMELIA's catalogue. (AMELIA is The University of Alabama's automated library system.)

The Phantom Bookshop

http://www.phantoms.com/~phantom/index.html

A bookshop in Ventura, California, specializing in books "with an emphasis on the unusual, weird science, older scientific and related material." A fascinating "syte," very visual, but be sure you have plenty of time to look at it all—there's a lot to absorb.

Pleiades Mythology

http://www.astro.wisc.edu:80/~gibson/pleiades/pleiades_myth.html

A small site concerning the mythology of the Pleiades star cluster, also known as the Seven Sisters. The site lists sources that use the Greek legends only. Each of the sisters is briefly discussed, with an explanation of how they became stars in the heavens.

The Practice Hall

http://www.eznet.com/bravo/ph/ph.html

This online companion to the Tooth & Claw newsletter explores the use of myths of warriors as a teaching tool to inspire and instruct today's martial practitioners.

The Sacred Landscape

http://www.sonic.net/yronwode/sacredland.html

This site presents a wide variety of astrological discussion, including essays on sacred geometry and the relationship between ancient architecture and astronomy, sundials and other devices, some interesting info on religion and Freemasonry, and other related topics. It also provides a list to join to discuss these topics.

Starkad's Norwegian Forest CatsNordic Mythology

http://www2.dk-online.dk/users/Kildes_N/nordmyth.htm

A good source for the Norse myths, as well as a brief description of the major gods and goddess.

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The Straight Dope

http://www.straightdope.com/

The source for "the truth" on urban legends, old wives' tales, and questions that anyone may have about the strange goings-on in the world. Copies of "The Straight Dope" newspaper columns are available, as well as various FAQs.

Sumerian Mythology FAQ

http://pubpages.unh.edu/%7Ecbsiren/sumer-faq.html

Contains a description of the pantheon and cosmology of the Sumerians, who lived over 4,000 years ago in what is now southern Iraq.

Superstitions

http://www.cam.org/~jennyb/super.html

Listing some of the most popular superstitions, it provides the meaning and possible origins of these well-known beliefs. Done in a frames format; the only problem is that some of the individual frames are hard to read.

Traditions of Magic in Late Antiquity

http://dns.hti.umich.edu/exhibit/magic/

A fascinating discussion of magic in the Mediterranean and Near East during the 1st through 7th centuries A.D. by Curator Gideon Bohak of the Special Collections Library at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.

UCLA Folklore and Mythology Archives

http://www.humnet.ucla.edu/humnet/folklore/archives/

The Folklore and Mythology Archives are located on the UCLA campus and serve as primary research and instructional resources for the UCLA Folklore and Mythology Program. While the site itself is under construction (most of its listings are empty), it does have a section where questions concerning American folklore can be e-mailed to the staff there, and a reply will be sent back.

USENET FAQs alt. mythology

http://www.cis.ohio-state.edu/hypertext/faq/usenet-faqs/bygroup/alt/mythology/top.html

Contains the FAQs developed by the alt.mythology newgroup.

The Viking Homepage

http://control.chalmers.se/vikings/viking.html

This is an extremely complete site for legends, myth, lore, and history of the Vikings. It covers everything from myths to language to mead.

LUCKY W Amulet Archive

http://www.sonic.net/~yronwode/LuckyW.html

If you're looking for information on amulets, tokens, talismans, and other symbols of magic and good fortune, this is the site to start your search. The site is very informative and fun to read, and filled with links to other similar sites.

Welcome to The Green!

http://www.servtech.com/public/greenman/mythBooklist.html

This is a reading/source list for a variety of mythological subjects. The sources cited have been suggested on the alt.mythology newsgroup.

Mythology Newsgroups

news:alt.arts.storytelling

news:alt.books.cs-lewis

news:alt.evil

news:alt.folklore.computers

news:alt.folklore.herbs

news:alt.folklore.internet

news:alt.folklore.urban

news:alt.legend.king-arthur

news:alt.magick.folk

news:alt.mythology

news:alt.mythology.mythic-animals

Listservs

ACADEMIC-MYTHS—Academic Myths Discussion Group

You can join this group by sending the message "sub ACADEMIC-MYTHS your name" to mailto:listproc@mailer.fsu.edu


ARTHURNET King Arthur Mailing List

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KFTLC-L Kung Fu: The Legend Continues

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KNIGHTS Knights of Myth Drannor

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MYTHUS-L Mythus Fantasy Roleplaying Game List

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