Dr Luke John Murphy is a researcher who works with pre-Christian religions. His publications and teaching cover Nordic mythology, early British religions, temples and objects, and the role of religion in past societies. He has held research posts at the University of Iceland, University of Leicester, Stockholm University and Aarhus University.

Jake Jackson has written, edited and contributed to over 20 books on mythology and folklore. Related works include studies of Babylonian creation myths, the philosophy of time and William Blake's use of mythology in his visionary literature.