What it does
The Internet Sacred Text Archive collects older texts on religion, mythology, folklore and related subjects. Its about page discusses the historical limitations of some sources.
Use the archive as a primary-text starting point rather than a modern neutral explanation of a living culture. The site acknowledges that some older books contain colonial or orientalist biases. Check the edition and rights information for the text you select before quotation, reuse or redistribution.
The archive’s own description includes material from several sources and says some may be copyrighted. Treat each item’s rights separately. Its promoted offline USB collection is also a separate product from freely reading the website.
Strengths
- Subject-organized historical reading
Watch out for
- Some source texts carry acknowledged historical biases
Best for
- Locating older religious and mythological texts
Sources
- About Sacred-Texts Archive | Internet Sacred Text Archive (Oct 26, 2026)