Stith Thompson

Stith Thompson was a renowned folklorist and scholar known for studying stories, myths, and legends from around the world. He developed a systematic way to classify and analyze folktales, allowing researchers to identify common patterns and origins across diverse cultures. His work, particularly the Thonpson Motif-Index and the Aarne-Thompson classification system, helps us understand how stories evolve and spread globally. Essentially, Thompson’s contributions help us see the connections between tales, revealing universal themes and shared human experiences reflected in folklore.