Studying history helps us gain a more nuanced understanding of the world we live in today. Our knowledge and interpretation of history shape how we define ourselves as nations and as cultures, and it influences how we see and interact with other cultures. We help people across the globe gain a deeper, fundamental knowledge of our interconnected human past in order to create curious, open-minded, and tolerant societies in the future.
Encyclopedia Mythica is an internet encyclopedia on mythology, folklore, and religion. Everything from Ababbawon to Zygius, with thousands of articles in between
A common quest among all cultures for an explanation of the most basic, and the most challenging questions of life and the human condition has always existed. The word Mythology itself is derived from the Greek word “mythos”, meaning story of people, and “logos” which means speech.
The study of these stories of creation, good versus evil, life and death, god and the afterlife is Mythology. All cultures have uniquely expressed their beliefs and values through timeless fables. It is left to the reader to interpret each myth and decipher the underlying lesson within the winding and colorful tale.
Welcome to the Theoi Project, a site exploring Greek mythology and the gods in classical literature and art. The aim of the project is to provide a comprehensive, free reference guide to the gods (theoi), spirits (daimones), fabulous creatures (theres) and heroes of ancient Greek mythology and religion.