Martin Golema

Martin Golema is a Professor at the Faculty of Arts, Matej Bel University, specializing in Slovak Literature and Literary Studies. His research integrates Slavic mythology, medieval literature, and interdisciplinary methodologies. He leads projects such as Worldviews as a Research Domain of the Humanities (VEGA 1/0747/18) and participates in initiatives examining the societal role of humanities.

His research spans:

• Slavic mythology and Indo-European mythological structures.
• Interdisciplinary approaches combining literary theory, semiotics, and comparative religion.
• The prehistory of Slavic literature and oral-to-written transmission.

His publications focus on mythic archetypes in Slavic epics, ritual-folklore syncretism, and critiques of neoliberalism in academia. Trends include recurring analysis of oral traditions, religious syncretism, and cultural constructs of power.

Golema holds key roles: Deputy Head of his department, Chair of humanities committees, and editorial board member for journals like Studia Mythologica Slavica and Conversatoria Litteraria. He has supervised 4 PhD students and mentors early-career researchers.