This chapter offers an overview of the main themes in Schelling’s earliest works, ranging from biblical exegeses as well as attempts to establish a system of philosophy and the sciences as such. Complementing these efforts, it will point out another significant theme in Schelling’s early work, mythology, historically and systematically contextualize this endeavor,and relate it to the task of establishing a system of philosophy. Schelling’s early interest in myths is closely tied to the notions of actuality (Wirklichkeit), immediacy (Unmittelbarkeit), and life (Leben), as well as to the task of developing an adequate form for presenting them as history-like (geschichtsähnliche Darstellung). His occupation with anticipates the later developments in Schelling and remains a desideratum in Schelling scholarship. In the chapter, I will show how Schelling’s early philosophy could contribute to a more nuanced understanding of the young Schelling. First, a sketch of his intellectual context will help to clarify the task that Schelling sets himself. The second part presents Schelling’s early philosophy of mythology. Thirdly, Schelling’s pursuits for an absolute form of philosophy link his earliest philosophy of mythology to idealism. Lastly, I conclude with some short remarks on the ramifications of including his earliest philosophy of mythology for current Schelling scholarship.