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Can you get a job to do with mythology?
I'm really interested in mythological creatures and I've been writing a heap of my own novels with mythical creatures in it, but I was wondering, is actually a job you can get to do with mythology? I'm really interested in this subject because I like fantasy stuff but it writing books but I really want to know if there's anything you can do apart from writing.
Anybody know???
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- ?Lv 77 years agoFavorite Answer
To preface, "mythology" in academia is generally classified as "folklore." Research into folklore is called "folkloristics" which in turn is part of a broader field called cultural anthropology.
The study of myths/folklore is quite a narrow field, so job opportunities are rather limited and they are mainly professorial positions in anthropology with folklore as the primary area of research. However, a degree in cultural anthropology (with a possible specialization in folkloristics) would provide you with the training you need to research myths/folklore AND would leave doors open to other types of work too. Landing your dream job would be ideal, but it's also wise to have a Plan B in case that doesn't work out.
Here's some additional material that's relevant to your question:
"What can I do with an MA in Folklore?"
http://www.mun.ca/folklore/graduate/masters.php
"Jobs Involving Mythology/Supernatural/Folklore"
- Obi Wan KnievelLv 77 years ago
No, you basically nailed it with the story writing.
Outside of that, a teaching job is about your only other option and most teachers only touch on mythology topics.
