strandsmyths
Strandsmyths is a term that has emerged in online communities, particularly within speculative fiction and mythology enthusiast circles. It refers to the creation of entirely new mythologies, folklore, or cosmologies from scratch. This involves developing detailed narratives, pantheons of deities, creation stories, legendary heroes, and often intricate social structures or magical systems that are unique to the created world.
Unlike fanfiction, which builds upon existing fictional universes, strandsmyths aim for original world-building. The process can
The term itself suggests weaving together disparate elements, "strands," to form a coherent and compelling mythology,