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Myth is a fantasy interactive fiction adventure game released in 1989 for the MS-DOS platform. It was developed by Magnetic Scrolls and published by Rainbird Software. The game is set in the world of ancient Greek mythology, presenting a narrative focused on the Olympian gods.

The player controls Poseidon, the god of the sea, who is tasked with journeying through the Underworld. The primary objective is to locate a specific artifact known as the Dark Helmet of Hades. Progression is driven by typing text commands to explore environments, interact with characters, and solve puzzles. Key gameplay systems involve navigating the story through descriptive text, engaging in scripted encounters with mythological figures, and managing inventory items found during the adventure. The structure is that of a concise treasure hunt, featuring encounters such as a card game with Charon.

The game represents the final traditional text adventure from Magnetic Scrolls before the studio transitioned to a new format. It is a short experience built around a focused narrative and a limited set of logical puzzles. The interactive fiction framework requires players to interpret textual descriptions and input appropriate commands to advance the plot.