The Swedish magazine Internetworld, in its #3 issue (May 1998) paints 9 out of 10 bullets red when reviewing the Greek Mythology Link:

Says critic Johan Gustafson:
"Carlos Parada in Lund does a gigantic work with his Greek Mythology Link, a kind of reference book comprising large sections of the ancient Greek legends and myths. The site is very well organized, and it is possible, for example, to read the biographies of all the Olympian gods or a particular tale, or deepen one's knowledge about heroes or events through clicking at the many links. Large international audience."

"An enormous collection of information about Greek mythology. This excellent site attempts to provide information on almost every aspect of the Greek myths. It is by far the most complete catalog of Greek mythology to be found on the web, and the quality and scope of the information exceeds that of many print sources. This is a truly massive site; virtually all entries are cross-referenced, and the ideal mode of exploring this site is browsing. But, there is a search option. This is a superb resource for students who are looking for an in-depth guide to Greek mythology. Last reviewed: 06-01-1999."

Greek Mythology Link
Sitio de la semana «Del Olimpo a Internet

Sin duda, Greek Mythology Link es uno de los sitios más interesantes, amplios y ricos en información que se puede encontrar en la actualidad sobre temas relacionados con la mitología griega. Un sitio de primer orden que tuvo su origen en Suecia, pero que ahora radica en la Universidad de Brown, bajo la responsabilidad del académico Carlos Parada.

Greek Mytology Link ofrece una amplia variedad de materiales que incumben al mundo de la Grecia clásica. Pueden encontrarse excelentes genealogías, mapas de lugares que aparecen en la literatura, diccionarios de dioses, fotografías de objetos de arte...

El sitio es una estupenda fuente tanto para profesores como para estudiantes que buscan información sobre personajes de la mitología griega. Contiene, además de los textos, un amplio catálogo de imágenes, muchas de ellas fotografías de representaciones, pinturas o estatuas, de dioses y personajes mitológicos, ya sea en sus versiones antiguas o como obra de pintores más modernos.

Cabe resaltar que todo este tipo de información ha sido reproducida por Greek Mythology Link a partir de las fuentes clásicas. Así, entre los materiales que ofrece, es especialmente recomendable la sección dedicada a los Descensos al Hades de Odiseo y Eneas, pasajes fundamentales en la literatura mitológica, y que despliega el mapa del trayecto de uno y otro.

Por si todo esto fuera poco, la resolución gráfica es inmejorable.  A la vez que sobrio --el fondo simula una delgada tela tipo lino, que alude a la época clásica-- destacan los múltiples elementos gráficos que despliega de modo efectivo. La estructura es clara, lo que hace que la navegación sea sencilla y, al final, logra su cometido: que el visitante, a pesar de la enorme cantidad de información que el sitio posee, no se sienta perdido en el Hades de la confusión y pueda arribar a un feliz destino: un conocimiento y disfrute más amplio de las fuentes de la mitología clásica.»

[The Library's Review (en español) September 2001]

Review 1

The Greek Mythology Link is a very large (98711 KB) web site providing a comprehensive list of known Greek myths. The site contains 1050 pages, most of which are the stories of particular characters or of particular cities or groups. These pages tell all the varying myths known on those characters or groups, based on what written sources have remained from antiquity. It is mostly written in summary, but includes many quotations from ancient texts. The site also includes many charts to sort out the varying myths, and the differences between them. Also, there are over five thousand images on the site, mostly renaissance or later depictions of Greek mythic stories. The website is clearly organized and easy to navigate. The site, as the author says, "is concerned with the creative, artistic, literary and inspiring aspects of the Greek Myths deriving from its tales." It is useful for anyone interested in Greek mythology.

This site is very useful for its comprehensive collection and comparison of known Greek myths. It is well documented and researched. The diagrams included are very helpful in understanding the stories. The website overall serves as a very good and easy-to-use encyclopedia of Greek myth. What the website does not do is offer interpretations of the myths, historical background, theories of myth, or comparison to other mythic traditions. Little of these things can be found in the Greek Mythology Link. Instead, the website is a tool for getting a background to all the different stories involved in the Greek mythology.

Review 2

This site is a collection of Greek Myths with links to images, biographies, and maps of the ancient world, groups of individuals, and a search engine to find information within the Greek Mythology Link . . . . There are well over 50 reviews (and links to their site) exclaiming this Website. The page is current and well maintained.  It was first published on September 18, 1997. It is recommended for students of Greek Mythology as well as Ancient Greece and hobbyists.

If you are studying ancient Greece and mythology this site is for you. It is a well maintained site that is easy on the eyes, chock full of information and very easy to navigate. The color scheme of the site is very neat; it is navy and linen.  This made exploring through the site very easy. I was looking for a map of ancient Greece when I found this wonderful source. The map was clear and there was an index of geographical names for each map. The index made it easy to locate the city I was looking for as well as link me to information such as, biographies, images and other individuals connected with that area. Information about the myths too, are linked to all of the pertinent information. If one is having trouble finding some information, one just needs to click on the search engine and type in the keyword to find the link. 

The Greek Mythology Link is an excellent resource. It is clear from the content, letters to Carlos and the bibliography, he has invested a lot of energy on this site. It is well worth the visit.

C'est, et de loin, un des meilleurs sites relatifs à la mythologie grecque. On y trouve certes, comme partout, une présentation détaillée des dieux et des héros, ainsi que leurs arbres généalogiques, ce qui est déjà plus rare. Mais les quelque mille pages et environ deux milliers d'images du site laissent de la place à bien plus: évocation des origines mythiques de lieux, de peuples et de familles dynastiques, les animaux et les objets mythologiques, les matériaux dont sont issus les textes littéraires majeurs (les Argonautes, Oedipodie, les Héraclides, les Pélopides, ...), sans oublier la cosmogonie d'Hésiode, des cartes sur lesquelles est placé tout ce qui peut l'être jusqu'au voyage d'Énée, et mille autres éléments (une comparaison entre la figure d'Héraclès et sa lecture par Walt Disney pourrait par exemple donner des idées d'activités en classe...). En réalité, le site s'intéresse surtout, et de manière stimulante, à la fonction et au statut des mythes dans la mentalité grecque. Un moteur de recherche est évidemment fourni. Une bibliographie et une table de liens, aussi riches l'une que l'autre, couronnent l'ensemble. Attention: tous ces matériaux sont couverts par le copyright. [2003]

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Entre las páginas específicas de mitología clásica, una de las mejores es Greek Mythology Link (GML), uno de los sites más completos para el estudio de la mitología (fundamentalmente griega), cuyo responsable, Carlos Parada, es autor del libro Genealogical Guide to Greek Mythology, Paul Astroms Forlag, Jonsered (Suecia), 1993. De este sitio, que está en inglés, aunque contiene partes también en español, hay disponible asimismo una versión en CD-ROM

En cuanto a su estructura, el grueso de la información sobre los distintos personajes se da en el apartado de «biografías». Éstas suelen ser, por lo general, muy extensas e informan con detalle de todos los episodios relevantes de la vida mítica de cada uno, sobre todo sus funciones, cónyuges y descendencia, todo ello apoyado en las propias fuentes clásicas—que se explicitan en el apartado de Sources situado al final de cada entrada. Abundan las referencias cruzadas entre artículos mediante hipervínculos, y las imágenes, de muy buena calidad, que acompañan al texto, son en general poco conocidas

En la sección Groups se recogen entradas colectivas, es decir, personajes que suelen presentarse en grupos: divinidades abstractas, Eneas en el Hades, las amazonas, los argonautas, las constelaciones—los personajes que fueron catasterizados—, las metamorfosis o los olímpicos. Las figuras individuales de estos grupos suelen estar vinculadas con sus entradas correspondientes del apartado de «biografías »

La sección Places & Peoples incluye la historia mítica de ciudades como Atenas, Troya o Micenas, y de pueblos como los helenos o los dánaos. Short Entries es un índice alfabético resumido de las secciones anteriores, además de una lista de personajes con su nombre en caracteres griegos—algo que vuelve a repetirse en parte en Indices, con la indicación del número de entradas en cada caso: 6504 personajes y 1157 nombres de ciudades y pueblos

Completan el site un catálogo de las imágenes incluidas en él, un motor de búsqueda, una relación de páginas de GML traducidas al español junto con artículos y colaboraciones de otros autores, también en nuestra lengua (entre ellos un trabajo de López Férez) y una relación de enlaces externos, muchos de ellos sobre mitología y de extraordinaria calidad

Por lo dicho, está claro que estamos ante una página fuera de lo común. Su nivel y profundidad es tal que ésta puede ser útil incluso para un público con un buen nivel de conocimientos del mito griego. La inclusión de un gran número de hipervínculos facilita la consulta y permite emprender múltiples recorridos desde muy diversas ópticas; la variedad y calidad de las imágenes podrían servir de punto de partida para estudiar la huella del mito clásico en el arte. El diseño de la web es bastante claro. Su calidad queda confirmada por las buenas reseñas críticas y premios recibidos.
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(Mayo de 2002)

Notice published in "Amphora"
Publication of the American Philological Association
Vol. 3, Issue 1, Spring 2004

The Greek Mythology Link is a vast repository of information on Greek myths. It consists of 1195 pages, 6032 images and an index containing 6504 characters and 1187 places and peoples. Created by Carlos Parada, it is based partly on his book "Genealogical Guide to Greek Mythology" (Jonsered, 1993), and thus pays particular attention to the relationships of mythical characters. It bases its information on primary sources, all of which are collated in the bibliography.

The attractively presented homepage should be the start of any search on the nine central pages. The first is "Biographies", for which there are 6504 entries, each outlining the roles, deeds and relationships of the gods, men, women, personifications (e.g., Ananke, Psyche) and monsters in the mythical stories. Each name and group is marked as a hyperlink, allowing for easy cross-referencing within the pages. The "Groups" page is similar, but refers to the collectives that populate Greek mythology - particularly useful for the user who can not remember all of the Seven who marched against Thebes. This may serve as an example of the site's high standard. Full of properly referenced and relevant quotes, a clear but concise narrative is appended by short accounts of commanders, and a comparison of the literary sources. The "Groups" page also includes wider groups such as servants, beasts and seers. The mythical history of cities and regions that feature in Greek mythology, such as Corinth, Troy and Ionia, as well as the Underworld, is provided by the next page, "Places and Peoples". Many of these entries are illustrated with photographs. Usefully, many of the entries include a succession chart for the mythical rulers. This page also covers mythical peoples such as the Laestrygonians. All of these pages provide the user with full accounts. The "Short Entries" page provides only the very basic information, but the extensive referencing allows the user to pursue their interest with ease. This aspect of the resource - its internal referencing and easy navigability is one of its great advantages, and is augmented by a full set of Indices and a Search facility. The self-sufficient nature of the Greek Mythology Link means that little reference to other, similar resources on the Internet is made. The pages are full of images, details of which can be found on the "Catalogue of Images" page. The images are best considered as illustrations, rather than a comprehensive collection of all relevant scenes, and the vast majority belong to the period after that of the literary sources (800 BC-600AD) on which the site is based. In the "Album" section, the images can be viewed as thumbnails, and enlarged. Parada's own illustrations, included at the end of the section, are well worth viewing.

Beyond these central pages, there are essays on the myths in general (e.g.,"Brief History of the Greek Myths"), divinities, events (e.g., the colonization of Ionia, the ages of men), and a section of varia, including "Murders", Life and Deeds of the Pelopides" and "Disney's Hercules and Original Hercules compared".

Tables, Maps and Bibliography (for both ancient and modern authors) are also to be found from the Homepage, as well as adapted contributions from others (e.g., Edward Gibbon's "The Exile of the Gods" from "The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire") as well as Parada's own stories based on the mythology.

Justifiably, the site has received a number of awards, and should be a primary resource for anyone interested in Greek mythology.

Catalogued by Mr David Saunders, University of Oxford Lincoln College, on 2002-08-18 Record Last Modified: 2004-01-26

"For promoting the classics."

Granted to this site by CyberLatin on October 12, 1997.

"For helping to spread information about the classical world."

Granted to this site by Forum Romanum on October 30, 1997.

"Your site deserves particular recognition."

Granted to this site by contributing editor Florence Cardinal on September 2, 1998.

"The Greek Mythology Link has been listed on the People's Choice WebSite 500 and awarded CyberTeddy's Top 500 WebSite award."

Granted to this site by "CyberTeddy! WebSite500" on September 28, 1998.

"The Greek Mythology Link has been selected to appear in the goGREECE Internet guide to Greece. GoGreece.com features the best sites with content relevant to Greece."

"A unique approach to Greek Mythology and an excellent Mythology resource."

Granted to this site by GoGreece on September 17, 1998.

People's choice 1998: the Greek Mythology Link was, through a majority of votes, granted the GoGreece Best Site of 1998 Award in the category Art & Humanities. The Greek Mythology Link thanks to all visitors/voters and announces that this site will not participate in the 1999 nomination [January 16, 1999].