Mythology Hangman

So, you know everything about mythology, huh? Try our hangman game! We wish you the best of luck...

First click on the gameboard to start the game. Play away! Hit any keyboard button for a new game. If at any time you click somewhere else, just click on the gameboard with your mouse to continue playing. Do NOT set your keyboard to CAPLOCK - this game only likes lowercase letters!

You can find the answers in these mythology sections: (a new window will open with the page you select) North American Indian, Aztec, Mayan, Norse, Greek, Japanese, Polynesian, Roman, Hindu, Chinese, Incan, Inuit, Celtic, Yoruban and Fon, Sumerian

Last modified November 29, 2000 by Jennifer Bergman.

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