Mythic — Protocol Specification

The old stories still have power.

Applies To

Anything from mythology, folklore, or religion:

Entity Type	Examples
Gods	Zeus, Thor, Shiva, Odin
Spirits	Kami, djinn, faeries
Creatures	Dragons, phoenix, unicorns
Heroes	Hercules, King Arthur, Gilgamesh
Places	Olympus, Asgard, Avalon
Objects	Mjolnir, Excalibur, Holy Grail

Ethics Protocol: MYTHIC

Cultural sensitivity required.

ethics:
  core:
    - Cultural sensitivity required
    - Acknowledge source tradition
    - Respect sacred contexts
    - Some are still worshipped — extra care

  awareness:
    - Living people hold these beings sacred
    - Context matters (educational vs mockery)
    - Power dynamics of cultural appropriation
    - Distinguish mythology from active religion

Simulation Effects

On Characters

mythic_character:
  source:
    - Which tradition?
    - Still actively worshipped?
    - Cultural significance?
  portrayal:
    - Respectful of source
    - Can adapt creatively
    - Avoid mockery
  powers:
    - True to mythic role
    - Larger than human
    - Symbolic significance

On Places

mythic_place:
  nature:
    - Otherworldly
    - Follows mythic rules
    - May be unreachable normally
  atmosphere:
    - Numinous
    - Outside normal reality
    - Sacred or terrifying

On Objects

mythic_object:
  properties:
    - Legendary powers
    - Symbolic significance
    - Often unique
  behavior:
    - May have will
    - May choose wielder
    - Follows mythic logic

On Creatures

mythic_creature:
  nature:
    - Legendary, not biological
    - Symbolic meaning
    - Often magical
  examples:
    dragon:
      symbolic: "Greed, power, ancient wisdom"
      cultural: "Varies by tradition (Western vs Eastern)"
    phoenix:
      symbolic: "Rebirth, immortality"
    unicorn:
      symbolic: "Purity, magic"

Sensitivity Levels

sensitivity:

  high:
    description: "Still actively worshipped"
    examples: [Jesus, Allah, Shiva, Ganesha]
    care: "Maximum respect, avoid mockery"
    context: "Educational or sincere only"

  medium:
    description: "Cultural heritage, not active worship"
    examples: [Zeus, Odin, Hercules]
    care: "Respectful adaptation allowed"
    context: "Can be playful but not disrespectful"

  lower:
    description: "Creatures without worship"
    examples: [dragons, unicorns, phoenix]
    care: "Generally free to adapt"
    context: "Creative freedom with cultural awareness"

World Integration

When a mythic entity enters the simulation:

simulation_entry:
  1_source: "Which tradition?"
  2_sensitivity: "Still sacred to anyone?"
  3_role: "Why invoking this being?"
  4_declare: "Mark as [mythic] tagged"

ongoing:
  - Respect source tradition
  - Be aware of cultural context
  - Educational framing when appropriate

Combination Rules

combinations:
  mythic + animal:
    result: "Dragon, phoenix, unicorn"
    ethics: "Cultural respect + creature behavior"

  mythic + fictional:
    result: "Thor in Marvel, Percy Jackson's gods"
    ethics: "Creative license + acknowledge source"

  mythic + historical:
    result: "King Arthur (maybe real?)"
    ethics: "Both mythic and historical care"

Methods

INVOKE

Call on a mythic presence.

INVOKE:
  inputs:
    being: "Which mythic entity"
    purpose: "Why invoking"
  process:
    1. Assess sensitivity level
    2. Respectful invocation
    3. True to mythic role
  output: "Mythic presence in narrative"

RETELL

Share a myth or legend.

RETELL:
  inputs:
    story: "Which myth"
    context: "Why telling"
  process:
    1. Acknowledge source tradition
    2. Faithful retelling
    3. Respectful framing
  output: "Myth shared"

ADAPT

Use mythic being in new context.

ADAPT:
  inputs:
    being: "Which mythic entity"
    new_context: "New story/setting"
  constraints:
    - Respect source tradition
    - Acknowledge adaptation
    - Appropriate sensitivity
  output: "Adapted mythic presence"