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[[Image:Lifetime prevalence of incarceration.png|right|thumb|300px|Lifetime risk of incarceration for different racial groups in the United States. The lifetime risk for Black males is around 1/3. The relationship between [[race and crime]] is one example of a topic where many important aspects are not covered in mainstream sources.]] | [[Image:Lifetime prevalence of incarceration.png|right|thumb|300px|Lifetime risk of incarceration for different racial groups in the United States. The lifetime risk for Black males is around 1/3. The relationship between [[race and crime]] is one example of a topic where many important aspects are not covered in mainstream sources.]] | ||
[[File:Population-1950-21001.png|thumb|300px|right|Past and predicted future population numbers 1950-2100. One issue relevant to [[White demographics]] with Whites quickly becoming minorities worldwide.]] | [[File:Population-1950-21001.png|thumb|300px|right|Past and predicted future population numbers 1950-2100. One issue relevant to [[White demographics]] with Whites quickly becoming minorities worldwide.]] | ||
'''Monstropedia''' is an electronic encyclopedia which | '''Monstropedia''' is an electronic encyclopedia which aims at listing all monsters that belongs to mythology, art and modern foklore. | ||
The word Monstropedia is derived from two classical | The word Monstropedia is derived from two classical concepts: from the latin verb monstro, "to show", or "to point out"; familiar to us in the derivative, demonstrate. and ἐγκύκλιος παιδεία (enkýklios paideía) that is encyclopedia. The name has a dual symbolic meaning: | ||
* Monstropedia sets its focus on topics that usually are not covered in — i.e. that falls outside of — mainstream encyclopedias. | * Monstropedia sets its focus on topics that usually are not covered in — i.e. that falls outside of — mainstream encyclopedias. | ||
* Monstropedia has a | * Monstropedia has a philosophical and historical purpose, to keep myths alive so that they can influence the mainstream debate, culture and historical view. | ||
The project is still in its early stages, but the database is growing every day and you are heartily welcome to contribute to the growth of this valuable and unique encyclopedia. | The project is still in its early stages, but the database is growing every day and you are heartily welcome to contribute to the growth of this valuable and unique encyclopedia. | ||
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==== More information ==== | ==== More information ==== | ||
*[[Monstropedia:Mission statement|Mission statement]] | *[[Monstropedia:Mission statement|Mission statement]] | ||
*[[Monstropedia|Monstropedia – the | *[[Monstropedia|Monstropedia – the Monstrous Encyclopedia]] | ||
*[[Metapedia:Content guidelines]] | *[[Metapedia:Content guidelines]] | ||
*[http://www.Monstropedia.org/ Metapedia international page] | *[http://www.Monstropedia.org/ Metapedia international page] | ||
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==== Contact ==== | ==== Contact ==== | ||
You can contact us by sending an e-mail to the international staff: | You can contact us by sending an e-mail to the international staff: info(at)Monstropedia.com | ||
[[Category:Templates]] | [[Category:Templates]] |
Revision as of 09:05, 27 October 2021
Monstropedia is an electronic encyclopedia which aims at listing all monsters that belongs to mythology, art and modern foklore.
The word Monstropedia is derived from two classical concepts: from the latin verb monstro, "to show", or "to point out"; familiar to us in the derivative, demonstrate. and ἐγκύκλιος παιδεία (enkýklios paideía) that is encyclopedia. The name has a dual symbolic meaning:
- Monstropedia sets its focus on topics that usually are not covered in — i.e. that falls outside of — mainstream encyclopedias.
- Monstropedia has a philosophical and historical purpose, to keep myths alive so that they can influence the mainstream debate, culture and historical view.
The project is still in its early stages, but the database is growing every day and you are heartily welcome to contribute to the growth of this valuable and unique encyclopedia.
More information
- Mission statement
- Monstropedia – the Monstrous Encyclopedia
- Metapedia:Content guidelines
- Metapedia international page
- Monstropedia on Twitter
- Monstropedia on Facebook
How do I sign up for an account?
Contact
You can contact us by sending an e-mail to the international staff: info(at)Monstropedia.com