Interactive
Greek
The Judgment of Paris
Step into the sandals of Paris, prince of Troy. Three goddesses stand before you, each offering a gift beyond mortal dreams. But every choice carries consequences that will echo through eternity.
Epic Tales
Mythological Stories
Creation myths, descents to the underworld and hero quests from 26 traditions.
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Interactive stories
Branching myths where your choices decide the ending.
Interactive
Norse
Thor's Journey to Jotunheim
Accompany Thor, god of thunder, on a perilous journey to the realm of giants. Will you rely on Mjolnir's might, or discover that sometimes wisdom serves better than strength?
Interactive
Greek
Orpheus in the Underworld
Descend into the realm of the dead as Orpheus, the greatest musician who ever lived. Can your love for Eurydice triumph over death itself? The choice that awaits you has haunted lovers for millennia.
The canon
Epic tales
The classic narratives, retold from their sources.
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Greek
The Titanomachy
The ten-year war between the Olympian gods led by Zeus and the Titans led by Cronus, resulting in the establishment of the Olympian order.
Norse
Ragnarok - The Twilight of the Gods
The prophesied end of the world in Norse mythology. After a great winter called Fimbulvetr, the bound wolf Fenrir will break free, the Midgard Serpent will rise from the ocean, and the giants will sail to battle the gods.
Norse
The Creation of the World from Ymir
In the beginning was the void Ginnungagap, with Muspelheim (fire) to the south and Niflheim (ice) to the north. When fire and ice met, they created the giant Ymir.
Norse
The Death of Baldur
Baldur, the most beloved god, was troubled by dreams of his death. His mother Frigg extracted oaths from all things not to harm him, making him invulnerable - except she overlooked mistletoe.
Norse
The Binding of Fenrir
The gods raised the wolf Fenrir in Asgard, but as he grew enormous and dangerous, they decided he must be bound. The dwarves crafted Gleipnir, a ribbon made from impossible things.
Norse
Yggdrasil - The World Tree
The immense ash tree that stands at the center of the cosmos and connects the Nine Worlds. Its roots extend into multiple realms, and its branches stretch over all existence.
Egyptian
The Heliopolitan Creation Myth
In the beginning was the primordial waters of Nun, dark and chaotic. From these waters arose the primeval mound, and upon it stood Atum (later identified with Ra), the self-created god.
Egyptian
The Murder and Resurrection of Osiris
Osiris ruled Egypt as its first pharaoh, teaching agriculture and civilization. His brother Set, consumed by jealousy, murdered him and scattered his body across Egypt.
Egyptian
The Solar Barque - Ra's Daily Journey
Each day, Ra travels across the sky in his solar barque, bringing light and warmth to the world. As night falls, Ra enters the underworld (Duat), facing his greatest enemy: Apophis.
Egyptian
The Contendings of Horus and Set
After Osiris's death, his son Horus challenged Set for the throne of Egypt, leading to an 80-year conflict with many contests and trials.
Egyptian
The Weighing of the Heart Ceremony
When a person dies, their heart is weighed on scales by Anubis against the feather of Ma'at (truth and justice). Thoth records the results.
Roman
The Aeneid - Journey to Rome
The epic tale of Aeneas, Trojan hero and son of Venus, who escapes the fall of Troy and journeys to Italy to found the Roman race. Guided by fate and divine will, he overcomes trials, wars, and personal loss.
Roman
Romulus and Remus - Founding of Rome
Twin sons of Mars and Rhea Silvia, abandoned as infants and raised by a she-wolf. They founded Rome but quarreled over leadership, resulting in Romulus killing Remus and becoming Rome's first king.
Roman
The Rape of the Sabine Women
After founding Rome, Romulus faced a shortage of women for his new city. The Romans abducted women from the neighboring Sabine tribe during a festival, provoking war. The Sabine women themselves ended the conflict by throwing themselves between their fathers and husbands.
Roman
Cupid and Psyche
A mortal princess so beautiful that Venus grew jealous sent her son Cupid to punish her. Instead, Cupid fell in love. After betraying his trust and losing him, Psyche undertook impossible tasks set by Venus to win back her divine husband and gain immortality.
Hindu
The Ramayana
Epic tale of Prince Rama's exile, the abduction of his wife Sita by demon king Ravana, and the great war to rescue her. Demonstrates the ideals of dharma, duty, devotion, and righteous conduct.
Hindu
The Mahabharata
Epic saga of the conflict between the Pandavas and Kauravas for the throne of Hastinapura, culminating in the great Kurukshetra war. Contains the Bhagavad Gita.
Hindu
Samudra Manthan - Churning of the Ocean
Gods and demons cooperate to churn the cosmic ocean to obtain amrita (nectar of immortality). Various precious things emerge, including Lakshmi, before finally the nectar appears.
Japanese
The Creation of Japan
The primordial gods Izanagi and Izanami create the Japanese islands and countless kami, establishing the divine origins of Japan and its imperial line.
Japanese
Amaterasu and the Heavenly Cave
When Susanoo's violence drives Amaterasu into hiding in a cave, the world falls into darkness. The gods devise a plan to lure her out, restoring light to the world. Explains the importance of ritual.
Japanese
Susanoo and Yamata no Orochi
Exiled storm god Susanoo encounters an eight-headed, eight-tailed dragon terrorizing a family. He slays the beast and discovers the sacred sword Kusanagi in its tail.
Celtic
The Second Battle of Mag Tuired
The Tuatha Dé Danann fight the Fomorians for control of Ireland. Lugh leads the gods to victory, slaying his grandfather Balor.
Celtic
The Children of Lir
A tragedy where four children are cursed by their jealous stepmother to live as swans for 900 years.
Aztec
The Legend of the Five Suns
The Aztec creation myth describing four previous worlds that were destroyed, and the creation of the current fifth world by the sacrifice of the gods.
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About the story index
The story index is organized to help you move from foundational myths into more specialized tales. Start with creation stories, succession struggles, and culture-defining journeys, then use the filters to narrow by theme or tradition. Interactive stories are collected separately so returning readers can switch between reference reading and choice-driven exploration without losing the main narrative canon.