noun
- writers or scholars who collect, record, or study myths and mythological stories
Usage: academic; literary
Examples
- Ancient mythographers preserved many stories that would otherwise have been lost.
- Greek mythographers like Apollodorus compiled extensive collections of traditional tales.
- Medieval mythographers often blended classical myths with Christian themes.
- Modern mythographers study how myths reflect cultural values and beliefs.
- The mythographers of the Renaissance helped revive interest in classical literature.
- Comparative mythographers examine similar stories across different cultures.