These pages begin to explore the relationships amongst the genres of Folklore, Mythology and Science Fiction. Here you will find, in addition to some of the research I've done on the topic, several examples of how folklore and mythology have influenced science fiction. You'll also find collections of web-based resources for each of the three genres, as well as lists of offline resources, such as books and movies. Finally, you will find some general discussions of folklore, mythology and science fiction separately, where they interest me or are valid to the project as a whole.
The purpose behind this project is simple: To demonstrate the effects that folklore and mythology have had on science fiction, and to provide readers of these three genres with introductions to resources they may find of interest.
This collection of pages is an ongoing project which will, in all probability, expand over time. Feel free to stop back often and see what has been added.
Additionally, this site is now an Associate of Amazon.com. Any books and movies you find here that are highlighted in blue (indicates a hyperlink) can be purchased directly from Amazon.com at their lower prices. Videos will be tagged as "VHS" or "DVD" depending on which format is available.
Last Updated: Monday, September 06, 1999
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The site is divided into the following sections (which can be accessed at any time by using the buttons on the left):
Main Page - This page. Here you will find the site's "mission statement," when the site was last updated, and other miscellaneous information.
Copyrights - A list of sources which provided my graphics and quotes, and any other copyright information I may need to post.
Updates - A complete list of changes which have been made to the site, and when they were made.
My Writings - Work that I have done which relates to how folklore and mythology have influenced science fiction.
Examples - A collection of examples of how science fiction has been influenced by folklore and mythology.
Folklore and Mythology Resources - A partial listing of folklore and mythology related resources.
Science Fiction Resources - A partial listing of science fiction related resources.