LATEST UPDATE ▪️ COMPETITION INFORMATION
The Medusa Mythology Exam syllabus for 2025-2026 is now available
National Mythology Exam (NME)
The National Mythology Exam is an annual assessment administered by the American Classical League (ACL) to students in the United States who are studying classical mythology. The National Mythology Exams comprise two tests: the Pegasus Mythology Exam, and the Medusa Mythology Exam.
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Medusa Mythology Exam Competition Overview
Grade 9 to 12
Eligibility
$6.50 per student (online) and $8.50 (paper) (ACL member receives $1 discount)
Registration and Shipping Fee
September 1 - January 31
Registration Timeline
February 9 - March 16
Exam Administration
Mid-May
Exam Results
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Pegasus Mythology Exam Competition Overview
Grade 3 to 8
Eligibility
$7 per student (online) and $9 (paper) (ACL member receives $1 discount)
Registration and shipping fee
September 1 - January 31
Registration timeline
February 9 - March 16
Exam Administration
Late April
Exam Results
Competition Details
1. Introduction
These exams are available to all students interested in classical mythology and are administered annually to over 9,000 students in about 400 schools worldwide.
2. Theme
Medusa: Game of Thrones: Olympian Edition
Pegasus: The Underworld
3. Awards
Medusa:
- Perfect paper: special perfect paper certificate + summa cum laude recognition
- Summa cum laude: gold medal + printable certificate
- Maxima cum laude: silver medal + printable certificate
- Magna cum laude: ribbon + printable certificate
Cum laude: printable certificate
Pegasus:
- Perfect paper: Certificate + gold medal
- Summa cum laude: gold medal + printable certificate
- Maxima cum laude: silver medal + printable certificate
- Magna cum laude: (listed as bronze on results report) ribbon + printable certificate
- Cum laude: printable certificate





