Mapping the cycles of myth across the year. Discover the festivals and celestial alignments that define human culture.
Current Season
The archive is currently highlighting Spring myths.
Many stories in our archive are tied to specific times of the year. Reading a tale during its associated festival provides deeper cultural immersion.
The celebration of the new year in the lunar calendar, often associated with the legend of the beast Nian.
The summer solstice, a time when the veil between worlds is thin and forest spirits are most active.
The meeting of the deities Orihime and Hikoboshi (represented by the stars Vega and Altair).
The longest night of the year, celebrated across many cultures as the rebirth of the sun.