Atlas
Mythologies of the World
The world's great mythologies, organized by region. Each tradition is a doorway into a civilization's view of the cosmos.
Region
Europe
Greek, Roman, Norse, Celtic, Slavic, and Anglo-Saxon traditions. The mythologies of the European peninsula and its northern reaches.
Region
The Americas
Aztec, Maya, Inca, Native American, and Inuit traditions. The mythologies of the indigenous peoples of North, Central, and South America.
Region
Africa and the Middle East
Egyptian, Mesopotamian, Sumerian, Persian, Armenian, Yoruba and broader sub-Saharan African mythologies. The cradle of civilization and beyond.
Region
Asia
Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Hindu, and Buddhist mythologies. The vast traditions of East, South, and Central Asia.
Region
Oceania
Polynesian and Australian Aboriginal traditions. The mythologies of the Pacific and the world's oldest continuous storytelling cultures.