Mythosjourney is 'an interactive global map of myths, legends, and folklore'. Throughout history, myths and legends have shaped our cultures, art, and traditions. Mythosjourney brings these stories to life by plotting them across the world, providing an immersive way to explore folklore through a geographic lens.
The platform allows users to interact with myths and legends by navigating an interactive map. Two drop-down menus also allow you to filter the results by country or classification. The classifications include ‘Deity,’ ‘Epic,’ ‘Folklore,’ ‘Legendary Creature,’ ‘Legendary Figure,’ and ‘Legendary Place.’
As a cartographer, I must admit I was immediately drawn to the ‘Legendary Place’ category. This includes well-known mythical locations such as El Dorado, Atlantis, and Camelot. However, it also features lesser-known places I hadn’t encountered before. For example, the islands of Chryse and Argyre in the Indian Ocean were said to be made of gold and silver, respectively.. Or in Morocco, there is the Garden of the Hesperides, a sacred orchard bearing golden apples.
By presenting myths geographically, Mythosjourney highlights how folklore has spread and evolved across different regions. Users can see how similar stories appear in distant cultures, suggesting ancient connections between civilizations. It also allows you to research the myths and legends associated with the locations near you, or to research the folklore associated with the different regions of the world.
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