Lr Adyẹm, PhD (Introduction) is Professor of Yorb Literature and Culture in the Department of Linguistics and Nigerian Languages, University of Ilọrin, Nigeria. He obtained his first, second and PhD degrees from the same university between 1988 and 2003 and was head of his department from 2005 to 2006, and 2008 to 2009. His areas of specialization are Yorb literature and culture, particularly oral traditions and folklores. He has published scholarly articles and textbooks in the area of Yoruba studies and was the former Associate Editor of Ilọrin Journal of Linguistics, Literature and Culture (IJLLC). Adyẹm is also a published creative writer. His most recent novel is entitled O?ba M?w gb M?w (2020, Ten Kings Ten Epochs). His other creative works are: ?dj Ni W?n (2018, They Are Ruthless), s?l Onrk `Og (2014, The Politics of Sweetness and Bitterness), Kọrọ` T Dayọ` (2011, Before the Dawn of Joy), K Sy Lfin (2008, No Vacancy in the Palace), Ọ`g Ny Mi (2005, My Mother is Great) and kkọ Ggr (2001, The Overmighty Cock).
Jake Jackson has written, edited and contributed to over 20 books. Related works include studies of Babylonian creation myths, the philosophy to time and William Blake's use of mythology in his visionary literature.