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Encyclopedia Mythica
Encyclopedia Mythica provides searchable articles on mythology, folklore, and religion from around the world.
About Encyclopedia Mythica
Encyclopedia Mythica is an online encyclopedia on mythology, folklore, and religion. Its homepage states that it contains 11,420 articles, which can be searched. Readers can also browse by popular areas such as Greek, Roman, Norse, Arthurian, and Māori mythology, or by regional sections covering the Americas, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Oceania.
The homepage also shows a daily featured deity, feast day listings, and a list of the latest entries. It is partly supported by a partnership with Excel Education, and the homepage promotes that partner's online college credit and training programs.
Key features
- Searchable collection of 11,420 articles on mythology, folklore, and religion
- Browse by popular areas such as Greek, Norse, and Māori mythology
- Regional sections covering the Americas, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Oceania
- Daily featured deity with a link to its full article
- Daily feast day listings on the homepage
- List of latest entries added to the encyclopedia
Best for: Students, teachers, and general readers who want reference articles on mythology, folklore, and religion from different regions.
Good for
- Covers a large number of articles, stated as 11,420 on the homepage
- Articles are organized by region and by popular mythology topics
Watch out for
- Pricing is not stated in the source
- The source code is not open source
Encyclopedia Mythica at a glance
- Website
- pantheon.org
- Category
- Education & Learning › History & Humanities
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Encyclopedia Mythica FAQ
What subjects does the encyclopedia cover?
The homepage describes the encyclopedia as covering mythology, folklore, and religion.
How many articles are included?
The homepage states that the encyclopedia contains 11,420 articles that can be searched.
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The homepage says the encyclopedia is in partnership with Excel Education, and it promotes that partner's online college credit and training programs.
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