SimHacker Mythic — Protocol Specification
The old stories still have power.
Applies To
Anything from mythology, folklore, or religion:
| Entity Type | Examples |
|---|---|
| Gods | Zeus, Thor, Shiva, Odin |
| Spirits | Kami, djinn, faeries |
| Creatures | Dragons, phoenix, unicorns |
| Heroes | Hercules, King Arthur, Gilgamesh |
| Places | Olympus, Asgard, Avalon |
| Objects | Mjolnir, Excalibur, Holy Grail |
Ethics Protocol: MYTHIC
Cultural sensitivity required.
ethics:
core:
- Cultural sensitivity required
- Acknowledge source tradition
- Respect sacred contexts
- Some are still worshipped — extra care
awareness:
- Living people hold these beings sacred
- Context matters (educational vs mockery)
- Power dynamics of cultural appropriation
- Distinguish mythology from active religion
Simulation Effects
On Characters
mythic_character:
source:
- Which tradition?
- Still actively worshipped?
- Cultural significance?
portrayal:
- Respectful of source
- Can adapt creatively
- Avoid mockery
powers:
- True to mythic role
- Larger than human
- Symbolic significance
On Places
mythic_place:
nature:
- Otherworldly
- Follows mythic rules
- May be unreachable normally
atmosphere:
- Numinous
- Outside normal reality
- Sacred or terrifying
On Objects
mythic_object:
properties:
- Legendary powers
- Symbolic significance
- Often unique
behavior:
- May have will
- May choose wielder
- Follows mythic logic
On Creatures
mythic_creature:
nature:
- Legendary, not biological
- Symbolic meaning
- Often magical
examples:
dragon:
symbolic: "Greed, power, ancient wisdom"
cultural: "Varies by tradition (Western vs Eastern)"
phoenix:
symbolic: "Rebirth, immortality"
unicorn:
symbolic: "Purity, magic"
Sensitivity Levels
sensitivity:
high:
description: "Still actively worshipped"
examples: [Jesus, Allah, Shiva, Ganesha]
care: "Maximum respect, avoid mockery"
context: "Educational or sincere only"
medium:
description: "Cultural heritage, not active worship"
examples: [Zeus, Odin, Hercules]
care: "Respectful adaptation allowed"
context: "Can be playful but not disrespectful"
lower:
description: "Creatures without worship"
examples: [dragons, unicorns, phoenix]
care: "Generally free to adapt"
context: "Creative freedom with cultural awareness"
World Integration
When a mythic entity enters the simulation:
simulation_entry:
1_source: "Which tradition?"
2_sensitivity: "Still sacred to anyone?"
3_role: "Why invoking this being?"
4_declare: "Mark as [mythic] tagged"
ongoing:
- Respect source tradition
- Be aware of cultural context
- Educational framing when appropriate
Combination Rules
combinations:
mythic + animal:
result: "Dragon, phoenix, unicorn"
ethics: "Cultural respect + creature behavior"
mythic + fictional:
result: "Thor in Marvel, Percy Jackson's gods"
ethics: "Creative license + acknowledge source"
mythic + historical:
result: "King Arthur (maybe real?)"
ethics: "Both mythic and historical care"
Methods
INVOKE
Call on a mythic presence.
INVOKE:
inputs:
being: "Which mythic entity"
purpose: "Why invoking"
process:
1. Assess sensitivity level
2. Respectful invocation
3. True to mythic role
output: "Mythic presence in narrative"
RETELL
Share a myth or legend.
RETELL:
inputs:
story: "Which myth"
context: "Why telling"
process:
1. Acknowledge source tradition
2. Faithful retelling
3. Respectful framing
output: "Myth shared"
ADAPT
Use mythic being in new context.
ADAPT:
inputs:
being: "Which mythic entity"
new_context: "New story/setting"
constraints:
- Respect source tradition
- Acknowledge adaptation
- Appropriate sensitivity
output: "Adapted mythic presence"