mythographer

American  

[mi-thog-ruh-fer] / mɪˈθɒg rə fər /

Or mythographist

noun

1. a person who collects or records myths in writing.

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Etymology

Origin of mythographer

1650–60; < Greek mȳthográph ( os ) mythographer ( see mytho-, -graph) + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Peterson is a controversial Canadian psychologist and mythographer, whose recent bestseller, 12 Rules for Life, urges disillusioned young men to “take responsibility”.

From The Guardian • Mar. 9, 2018

Photograph: Photograph: Linda Nylind Marina Warner Writer, historian and mythographer I hope to have a quiet time at home this summer, but I’ll go to Venice to see the Biennale, with a week in Paris.

From The Guardian • Jul. 12, 2015