About This Project
The World Mythos Explorer is a comprehensive encyclopedia documenting the mythological traditions, spiritual practices, and magical systems of human civilization across 6,000+ years of history.
Purpose
Our goal is to create a unified reference that reveals both the unique characteristics of each tradition and the universal patterns that connect them. By exploring mythology through multiple lenses—archetypal patterns, cross-cultural comparisons, and primary source texts—we enable deeper understanding of humanity's spiritual heritage.
Scope
- 15+ Mythological Traditions: Jewish, Christian, Islamic, Hindu, Buddhist, Chinese, Egyptian, Sumerian, Babylonian, Persian, Roman, Greek, Norse, Celtic, Tarot
- Universal Concepts: Sky Father, Earth Mother, Trickster, Death God, Love Goddess, War God, Wisdom Goddess, Cosmic Creator, Healing Deity, Celestial Beings
- Magic Systems: Ceremonial Magic, Folk Magic, Shamanism, Witchcraft, Divination, Alchemy, and more
- Herbalism: Cross-cultural herbal correspondences and uses across traditions
- Primary Sources: Direct access to sacred texts via corpus search integration
Features
- ✅ Cross-Referencing: Discover how similar concepts appear across different traditions
- ✅ Archetype System: Link deities across mythologies via universal archetypes
- ✅ Corpus Search: Search primary sacred texts directly from mythology pages
- ✅ Universal Search: Search across all mythologies simultaneously
- ✅ Filtering: Filter by era, region, or completion status
- ✅ Academic Sources: Based on scholarly research and primary texts
Current Status
Completed Traditions:
- ✅ Jewish/Kabbalistic: 288 Sparks, 10 Sefirot, 4 Worlds, Qlippot, Angels & Demons
- ✅ Corpus Integration: All major traditions connected to primary source texts
- ✅ Archetype System: 10 universal archetypes with cross-references
- ✅ Universal Herbalism: 50+ herbs with cross-cultural correspondences
In Progress:
- 🚧 Mythology Expansion: 14 additional traditions with landing pages and core structure
- 🚧 Content Development: Ongoing expansion of deity, hero, creature, and cosmology pages
Sources & Citations
All content is based on:
- Primary Sacred Texts: Bible, Torah, Quran, Vedas, Bhagavad Gita, Buddhist Sutras, Egyptian funerary texts, Cuneiform tablets, etc.
- Academic Research: Peer-reviewed scholarly sources on mythology, religion, and comparative religion
- Digital Humanities Projects: ORACC (cuneiform), AED-TEI (Egyptian), Sefaria (Jewish texts), DharmicData (Hindu texts), etc.
- Classical Literature: Homer, Hesiod, Ovid, and other classical mythographers
Corpus Integration
The following primary source corpora are integrated:
- 📖 Bible Translations: 8 translations (KJV, AKJV, AMP, ASV, BBE, DARBY, WEB, YLT)
- 📜 Ancient Egyptian (AED-TEI): 11,000+ texts with German translations
- 🕉️ Hindu Texts (DharmicData): Vedas, Bhagavad Gita, Mahabharata, Ramayana
- 🙏 Buddhist Sutras: 17 Mahayana texts in Chinese with Pinyin
- 📝 Cuneiform (ORACC): Sumerian and Akkadian texts
Technology
- Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+)
- Backend: Python (Flask/FastAPI) for corpus search APIs
- Design: Glass-morphism UI with responsive layout
- Corpus Interfaces: Python interfaces for TEI-XML, JSON, CSV formats
Contact & Contributions
This project is actively maintained. For questions, corrections, or contributions, please contact the project maintainers or submit issues through the appropriate channels.
License & Attribution
Content is compiled from public domain sources and academic research. Primary source texts maintain their original licenses (often CC-BY-SA). Please refer to individual corpus documentation for specific attribution requirements.