Martin Shaw

Martin Shaw is a British mythologist, author, and wilderness rites-of-passage guide widely regarded as one of the foremost storytellers of his generation. He is the founder of the Westcountry School of Myth and has spent decades immersed in the oral tradition, bringing ancient stories to life for modern audiences. His books include "Courting the Wild Twin", "Liturgies of the Wild", and "Cinderbiter", each weaving together folklore, poetic language, and deep ecological wisdom. Shaw teaches across the UK and internationally, inspiring readers and listeners to reconnect with the mythic imagination as a vital force in contemporary life.