Mythographers Mythographers Carl A. P. Ruck is a professor in the Classical Studies department at Boston University. He received his B.A. at Yale University, his M.A. at the University of Michigan, and a Ph.D. at Harvard University. ...more on Wikipedia about "Carl A. P. Ruck"
Sir James George Frazer ( January 1, 1854, Glasgow, Scotland – May 7, 1941), was a Scottish social anthropologist influential in the early stages of the modern studies of mythology and comparative religion. ...more on Wikipedia about "James Frazer"
Jane Ellen Harrison ( September 9, 1850– April 5, 1928) was a ground-breaking English classical scholar and feminist. ...more on Wikipedia about "Jane Ellen Harrison"
Joseph Campbell ( March 26, 1904 – October 30, 1987) was an American professor, writer, and orator best known for his work in the fields of comparative mythology and comparative religion. ...more on Wikipedia about "Joseph Campbell"
A mythographer, according to a strict dictionary definition, is a compiler of myths. Mythography is then the rendering of myths in the arts. These are rather restrictive definitions, which can be said to fail to take into account the large body of twentieth century work on myth from many angles. The compilation of myths assumes some field work; and the aim may be to produce something of value to cultural anthropology, religious studies, or a myth theory, rather than simply as raw material for transformation into artistic productions. ...more on Wikipedia about "Mythography"
William Irwin Thompson (born 1938) is a visionary cultural historian, social critic, novelist, yogi, and poet. He is especially interested in keeping alive the esoteric, humanistic, and spiritual traditions of mankind. He describes his writing and speaking style as "mind-jazz on ancient texts". Previously professor of humanities at Cornell, York University in Toronto, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, he left for a more humanistic and spiritual quest. He has lived for part of the year in Europe in recent years. Thompson's son is Evan Thompson, cognitive scientist and professor of philosophy. ...more on Wikipedia about "William Irwin Thompson"
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