What exactly is folklore, and how is it different from mythology? Here to answer this question is today's guest Ronald M. James, professor of folklore and author of 17 books. You can also find him on Reddit's AskHistorians as u/itsallfolklore. Stories underpin every historical legend and myth. How did those stories emerge and disperse in the environment? Why can we see variations of Jason and the Argonauts or Noah's Biblical Flood Myth across many parts of the world? Just what is the academic study of folklore and how can it be used to increase our understanding of the classical world? Join us as Professor James shares his experience and insight into the foundations of oral traditions. This is a contentious subject which draws many internet pop theorists, and their understanding of folklore has little to do with academic study. To learn both the advantages and limitations of the field, please lend us your eyes and ears. Both the audio and kindle versions of Introduction to Mythology by Ronald M. James are available at Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Introduction-Mythology-Perspective-Ronald-James-ebook/dp/B0DY6QK9N2?crid=1A30I1IYK68F0&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.YW8jvR8UXVDzkiWaduE8hPZf7a5asWyRqD4QCMgo4djGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.0TZt1cLP9AhSaHwMo3YtMv_mB2Ksv2tnAdksf8Y74Ho&dib_tag=se&keywords=introduction+to+mythology+ronald+m+james&qid=1757517874&sprefix=introduction+to+mythology+ronald+m+jame%2Caps%2C190&sr=8-1# To support the SAMA channel, become a Patron and make history matter! Patreon: https://patreon.com/make_history_matter?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Donate directly to PayPal: https://paypal.me/NickBarksdale !!!!!!!!!!Above and beyond all -- visit this link to the gofundme for the family of our dear departed founder Nick Barksdale!!!!!!!!!! https://gofund.me/08b282293