Student Research Projects & Theses

Mythlok has supported a growing number of academic and creative research projects through expert interviews, cultural insight, and reference guidance. Students across disciplines — including multimedia arts, computer science, game development, and cultural studies — have incorporated mythological frameworks into contemporary research and creative practice with input from Mythlok.

The projects listed below represent verified academic work where Mythlok has contributed through direct engagement or has been formally cited as a research resource. Each entry includes essential academic details such as researcher name, degree programme, institution, year of submission, and project status.

These listings are presented as a consolidated record of research engagement rather than individual feature articles. Where available, official project links, archives, or recognitions are included for reference.

As mythology continues to intersect with digital media, design, interactive systems, and interdisciplinary scholarship, Mythlok remains committed to supporting academically grounded reinterpretations of traditional narratives. This page will continue to expand as further contributions are documented.

University Citations & Institutional Resource Listings

Development of Bathala: A Filipino Mythology-Inspired Roguelike Card Game Featuring Rule-Based Dynamic Difficulty Adjustment Model and Procedural Content Generation

Degree Programme: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Institution: University of Makati, Philippines

Year: 2026

Research Contribution: Expert interview with Nitten Nair (Mythlok)

Project Overview: Thesis project presenting Bathala, a Filipino mythology-inspired roguelike card game integrating a rule-based dynamic difficulty adjustment model and procedural content generation. The system adapts gameplay complexity in response to player behavior while maintaining culturally grounded narrative elements and mechanics.

Official Links:

• • Website: https://bathala.quest
  • Community Page: https://www.facebook.com/playbathala
  • Industry Recognition: Finalist, GDAP GameOn 2025 Awards https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1D9rEVFk2p/

Threads of Divinity: Coffee Table Book of Reimagined Fashion of High Deities Featured in CALABARZON Folklore

Degree Programme: Bachelor of Multimedia Arts – Graphic Design Major

Institution: De La Salle University – Dasmariñas, Philippines

Year: Ongoing

Research Contribution: Qualitative interview with Nitten Nair (Mythlok)

Project Overview: Academic research and creative publication project exploring the reinterpretation of major deities from Tagalog and CALABARZON folklore through contemporary fashion design. The project takes the form of a coffee table book that visually reimagines the attire and symbolic aesthetics of selected high deities while maintaining connections to their traditional cultural attributes. Through qualitative interviews with mythology researchers and cultural specialists, the study seeks to bridge Philippine folklore, heritage narratives, and modern design practices.

Official Links:

• • Not available yet.

The Moon Goddess: A 12-Minute 3D Animated Short Film about Mayari as a Contemporary Feminist Archetype in Philippine Myth and Media

Degree Programme: Bachelor of Multimedia Arts

Institution: Lyceum of the Philippines University – Cavite, Philippines

Year: Ongoing

Research Contribution: Qualitative interview with Nitten Nair (Mythlok)

Project Overview: Undergraduate thesis project involving the development of a 12-minute 3D animated short film centered on Mayari, the moon goddess from Philippine folklore. The research explores how traditional mythological figures can be reinterpreted in contemporary media, particularly through feminist narrative frameworks and modern animation storytelling. The project combines academic research with visual storytelling to examine how mythological archetypes evolve within contemporary Philippine cultural expression.

Official Links:

• • Not available yet.

AlbuRIOT: A Multiplayer Survival Game Incorporating Philippine Mythology with Perlin Noise-Based Map Generation and Behavior Tree AI for Enemy Mechanics

Degree Programme: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Institution: University of Makati, Philippines

Year: Ongoing

Research Contribution: Expert interview with Nitten Nair (Mythlok)

Project Overview: Undergraduate thesis project focused on the development of AlbuRIOT, a multiplayer survival game inspired by Philippine folklore. The game integrates procedural map generation using Perlin Noise and enemy behavior systems powered by Behavior Tree AI. Through interactive gameplay and mythological storytelling, the project seeks to promote Filipino cultural heritage while ensuring that mythological figures, creatures, and traditional roles such as the albularyo are represented with cultural sensitivity and narrative authenticity.

Official Links:

• • Not available yet.

Interactive Mapping Application for Global Myths, Tales, and Legends

Degree Programme: Master’s Degree in Geomatics

Institution: University of Cergy, France

Year: Ongoing

Research Contribution: Mythology dataset collaboration and consultation provided by Nitten Nair (Mythlok)

Project Overview: Supervised graduate research project focused on the development of an interactive mapping application designed to collect, organize, and visualize myths, legends, and folkloric narratives from cultures around the world. The platform explores mythology through spatial, cultural, and temporal dimensions by integrating narrative texts with geographical references, civilizational context, thematic metadata, and associated visual material. The project aims to build a geographically representative global mythology corpus featuring deities, spirits, heroes, and legendary figures from diverse cultural traditions. Mythlok contributed mythology dataset support and consultation to assist the research team in developing the application’s foundational cultural database and narrative structure. The application is intended for educational and exploratory use and is scheduled for public academic presentation at the University of Cergy, France.

Official Links: N/A

• • Not available yet.