332 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 11 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (57%).
r/mythology Traffic & Engagement r/mythology Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/mythology Most Active Times When r/mythology Is Most Active
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r/mythology Flair Performance r/mythology Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Questions | 113 (34.5%) | 8 |
| Greco-Roman mythology | 50 (15.2%) | 8 |
| Asian mythology | 43 (13.1%) | 6 |
| European mythology | 35 (10.7%) | 5 |
| Religious mythology | 27 (8.2%) | 12 |
| Fictional mythology | 25 (7.6%) | 1 |
| Germanic & Norse mythology | 10 (3.0%) | 3 |
| American mythology | 10 (3.0%) | 3 |
| East Asian mythology | 9 (2.7%) | 9 |
| African mythology | 6 (1.8%) | 4 |
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r/mythology Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/mythology
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| mythology | 74 (22.3%) | 6 | 5 |
| gods | 34 (10.2%) | 25 | 18 |
| god | 24 (7.2%) | 2 | 4 |
| greek | 21 (6.3%) | 17 | 14 |
| myths | 20 (6.0%) | 5 | 4 |
| myth | 14 (4.2%) | 13 | 5 |
| mythological | 13 (3.9%) | 6 | 4 |
| world | 11 (3.3%) | 5 | 6 |
| chinese | 11 (3.3%) | 6 | 4 |
| favorite | 10 (3.0%) | 3 | 3 |
r/mythology Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/mythology
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 10 | 1 |
| youtube.com | 3 | 1 |
r/mythology Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/mythology
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
“Gods had jobs” If Greek gods had normal jobs, what would each one be?
Are There Any Mythical Heroes Or Figures Who Appeared As Heroes In One Culture And Villains In Another?
Are there any "blank" gods?
Which culture's mythology has a psychologically sharp idea that never made it into the "popular" myth canon?
What are some interesting horses in mythology(aside from the Pegasus and Unicorns)
Diomedes carried the Greek team and I’m tired of pretending he didn’t
Suggestions on how to introduce fairy lore to kids in a way that won't upset their Christian parents?
Some of my fine art prints ✨😌
Do will-o'-the-wisps have an alternate form?
Why was Cu Chulainn forbidden from eating dog meat?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| “Gods had jobs” If Greek gods had normal jobs, what would each one be? | 243 | 207 | image | Aug 31 |
| Are There Any Mythical Heroes Or Figures Who Appeared As Heroes In One Culture And Villains In Another? | 162 | 58 | text | Aug 18 |
| Are there any "blank" gods? | 154 | 33 | text | Aug 5 |
| Which culture's mythology has a psychologically sharp idea that never made it into the "popular" myth canon? | 140 | 13 | text | Aug 29 |
| What are some interesting horses in mythology(aside from the Pegasus and Unicorns) | 103 | 53 | text | Aug 3 |
| Diomedes carried the Greek team and I’m tired of pretending he didn’t | 88 | 30 | text | Aug 16 |
| Suggestions on how to introduce fairy lore to kids in a way that won't upset their Christian parents? | 68 | 46 | text | Aug 20 |
| Some of my fine art prints ✨😌 | 68 | 11 | image | Aug 4 |
| Do will-o'-the-wisps have an alternate form? | 66 | 5 | image | Aug 28 |
| Why was Cu Chulainn forbidden from eating dog meat? | 58 | 18 | text | Aug 6 |
r/mythology Audience Overlap r/mythology Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/mythology FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/mythology
What's the best time to post on r/mythology?
Based on posting volume, r/mythology is most active on Tuesdays around 2 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/mythology?
r/mythology averages 11 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/mythology get?
Posts on r/mythology average about 7 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/mythology get most?
On r/mythology, most posts are text posts (57%)