Michael Stewart is a free-lance writer who has chosen the subject of Greek mythology as his primary interest. He has traveled to Greece on numerous occasions to gather material for this website and, in addition to his extensive home library, has pursued research at the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, the British Museum in London, the Musée du Louvre in Paris, the Pergamonmuseum in Berlin, and the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. Suggestions and comments should be addressed to xavr at mythagora dot com.
He is the author of several books and pamphlets about Greek mythology, all of which can be found on his Amazon.com Author Page. His most ambitious project was the 2021 Amazon.com paperback publication of The Iliad—Who's Who: An Illustrated Dictionary of the Gods, People, Places, and Animals in the Iliad. It's a 1300 page, two-volume set with more than 1000 concise narratives, hundreds of maps, numerous photographs of authentic artwork, and a complete list of Iliad citations.
I can't be too appreciative of Peggy Barker … her generosity and rousing encouragement inspired me to get off my chair and hike into the Greek countryside and swim in the Aegean Sea … how do you thank someone for inspiration like that?
Geny DeRosa Bartell (1932—2016). I will always appreciate her gracious support and unwavering enthusiasm.
The critical assessments of Len Bracken for this website have been very welcome and necessary … he is tireless and meticulous, and inspires the same in others … I sincerely thank him for his suggestions and insights.
Michael Wiik (February 18, 1958–March 22, 2022 ) Michael was an extraordinary man with a keen intellect and a remarkable memory. An avid reader and accomplished pianist, Michael could discuss the technical aspects of the web or extol the subtilities of electro-drone keyboard riffs with equal enthusiasm. The first iteration of this website was inspired by Michael. May he rest in peace.
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