Mythology Research Standards
How Canceromachy Researches Greek Mythology
The Divine Library treats Greek mythology as a collection of traditions rather than a single fixed canon. Stories changed across authors, regions, historical periods, religious practices, and artistic traditions, and ancient sources frequently disagree.
The goal is not to force those traditions into one perfectly consistent mythology. It is to show readers what the surviving evidence says, where traditions differ, and where certainty is not possible.
Sources and Ancient Traditions
Whenever practical, important mythology claims are traced to ancient texts, inscriptions, archaeology, art, or reputable modern scholarship. Primary ancient sources are especially valuable for establishing what a particular author or tradition actually says.
An ancient source does not automatically represent the only version of a myth. When meaningful variations survive, Canceromachy will try to identify the traditions and sources behind them rather than quietly combining conflicting accounts into a single modern version.
Greek and Roman sources, regional traditions, cult practices, archaeology, and later retellings may all provide useful evidence, but their historical differences should remain clear when those differences matter.
Evidence, Interpretation, and Original Mythology
Documented ancient tradition, modern interpretation, and original Canceromachy mythology are not the same thing. A symbolic association may be meaningful without being historically ancient, and a popular modern retelling should not be projected backward into Greek religion without evidence.
Canceromachy deliberately creates new mythology, including Logia and other elements of its fictional world. Original material will be identified as original rather than presented as a lost ancient tradition or historical belief.
When evidence is incomplete or scholars disagree, uncertainty should remain visible. Sometimes the most accurate answer is simply that we do not know.
AI and Research
Artificial intelligence helps organize research, compare traditions, identify questions, and develop the Divine Library, but AI is not treated as an ancient source or scholarly authority. Important claims should be checked against appropriate evidence before publication.
A polished explanation is not evidence. The source still matters.
Corrections and Continuing Research
The Divine Library will continue to evolve as better sources are found, additional traditions are researched, and mistakes are identified. Meaningful errors should be corrected rather than preserved simply for consistency.
If you find a questionable attribution, missing tradition, or possible error, please contact Canceromachy. Additional information is available in the Corrections Policy.
Last updated: September 6, 2026
