Robert Guyker

Robert Guyker is a Lecturer in Sociology at Chapman University's Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. He specializes in the intersection of mythology, folklore, and digital culture, with a focus on narrative structures in virtual environments.

• Teaching areas: Anthropology, Art, Mythology, Folklore
• Editorial roles: Editor of Cultural Analysis journal; Co-editor of Retrospective Methods Network Newsletter (University of Helsinki)

Research Focus: Analyzes folkloristic modes and mythological motifs in digital games, player communities, and popular culture. His work bridges traditional mythological frameworks with emerging digital storytelling paradigms.

Publication Trends: His scholarship explores myth adaptation in gaming contexts, sacred space construction in virtual worlds, and archetypal narratives in interactive media, spanning from 2014 to 2019.

Scientific Contributions: Includes a significant fellowship at the Strong Museum of Play and International Center for the History of Electronic Games, supporting his dissertation research on digital folklore.