mytologiansa

Mytologiansa is a neologism used to denote a field of study and practice focused on mythic narratives and their creation. It encompasses analysis of traditional myths, the construction of new myth systems, and the role of myth in culture, media, and rhetoric. Practitioners may be academics, writers, or digital creators who study how myths function, spread, and evolve across cultures and platforms.

Etymology and usage: The term blends elements of mythology and logia with a suffix implying study; it is not standardized and appears primarily in contemporary, especially online, discourse. It is sometimes used to distinguish the scholarly study of myths from the act of mythmaking itself, though the boundary can be fluid.

Scope and methods: Mytologiansa draws on folklore studies, anthropology, literary analysis, semiotics, and digital humanities. Researchers examine myth structures, ritual meanings, iconography, and the persistence of archetypes, while practitioners may craft worldviews, pantheons, or cosmologies for fictional or collaborative projects. The field emphasizes cultural context, ethics, and the impact of myth on identity and belief.

History and reception: As a distinct label, mytologiansa is a recent development and remains outside mainstream encyclopedic references. It is most visible in online communities and niche academic writings related to worldbuilding, speculative fiction, and myth-inspired media. Critics argue that it risks conflating analysis with creation, while supporters see value in a flexible framework for understanding and shaping modern myth. Related topics include mythology, mythopoeia, folklore, worldbuilding, and narratology.