Editorial Methodology

Mythographia follows a structured editorial process designed to ensure accuracy, consistency, and transparency across all published content.

Content Structure

All content is defined by JSON schemas that enforce required fields, consistent naming, and validated relationships. Every entity record includes a canonical name, alternative names, a one-sentence definition, and source citations.

Source Requirements

Every factual claim must be supported by at least one cited source. Sources are drawn from established scholarly works, classical texts, and recognized reference materials. No content is published without source attribution.

Variant Handling

Mythology contains competing traditions and contradictory accounts. When variants exist, they are labeled explicitly rather than silently merged. The canonical record presents the most widely attested version, with variants noted separately.

Validation

Content passes automated schema validation, editorial review, and relationship integrity checks before publication. Build-time validation ensures that broken references, missing fields, and orphaned records are caught before deployment.