About Mythwink

Mythwink is a mythology storytelling site. We retell ancient myths from around the world with real historical detail, genuine humor, and the kind of honesty these stories actually deserve.

Most mythology gets sanitized. The gods get noble. The heroes get brave. The weird parts get quietly edited out. We put the weird parts back in. Because the weird parts are usually the point.

What We Cover

50 stories from 14 world mythology traditions:

• Greek, Norse, Egyptian, Japanese, Celtic, Hindu
• West African, Inuit, Aztec, Polynesian
• Chinese, Mesopotamian, Native American, Korean

Every story includes five narrative chapters plus a Mythology Notes section with historical context, sourcing, and the academic debates that scholars have been arguing about for centuries.

Our Approach

We treat these myths like what they are: some of the best stories ever told, by people who understood human nature better than we give them credit for. The tone is conversational. The facts are real. The gods are held accountable for their decisions.

Who Makes This

Mythwink is a Monkeyjack Brands production. We build content sites about subjects we find genuinely interesting. Mythology qualifies.

Get in Touch

Have a question, a myth suggestion, or a correction? Visit our contact page.