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Entertainment, Education, and Elves.
Find out about our plans, goals and how you can help.The Museum of Mythical History plans to educate, entertain, and inspire through interactive exhibits based upon the history and culture behind legends, myths, and fairy tales we all grew up with.
Did You Know...?
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The word "museum" comes from mythology.
Museum comes from the Greek word "mouseion", which is a shrine devoted to the works of the Muses such as art and writing. Read More... -
Garlic is not the only food rumored to kill vampires.
Vampires were known to be driven by compulsion. Sprinkling areas with large quantities of mustard seed would force vampires to count the seeds until the sun came up and burnt them. Read More... -
The city of London may have gotten it's name from a Celtic deity?
The Romans named the city Londinium after the invasion of C.E. 43, but where did the name "Londinium" come from? One theory is that it was derived from Lugh/Lugus, a Celtic deity, known for wielding a magic spear. Read More... -
Cinnamon was thought to come from the nest of a Cinnamologus bird?
Cinnamologus birds were rumored to build their nests out of Cinnamon sticks on dangerous cliffs. These weren’t the only mythological birds with a spice connection. Cinnamon, spikenard, and myrrh were believed to be necessary components of the Phoenix's magical fire from which they are reborn. Spice traders often made up stories to protect the cost and secret methods of growing their products. Read More...
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• July, 30 2011
The Museum of Mythical History welcomes its newest contributor, legendary fantasy artist Todd Lockwood!!
• July, 25 2011
Thank you to everybody who picked up our flyer at San Diego Comic-Con, Epic Con, Phoenix Comic-Con, Paizo Con, etc.
