UFO Mythologies
Extraterrestrial Cosmology and Intergalactic Eschatology
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 18998024 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Daniel Wojcik (0000-0003-2158-284X, University of Oregon, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 50 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Publication date | 2022-01-03 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Traditiones (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0352-0447 • E-ISSN: 1855-6396 |
| Publisher | The Research Center of the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts (ZRC SAZU) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.3986/traditio2021500302 |
| OpenAlex | W4206997941 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 19 |
The initial flying saucer mythology that arose in the 1950s and 1960s is characterized by explicitly religious and mystical narratives that describe contact with extraterrestrial savior beings. These beliefs emerged in the Cold War era, in response to widespread fears of nuclear apocalypse. This essay traces the origins and development of the early UFO mythos, and presents case studies of several well-known UFO religious groups, analyzing the mythic aspects of their belief systems with particular focus on apocalyptic and millennialist scenarios
Art · Astrobiology · Cosmogony · Eschatology · Extraterrestrial life · Literature · Mysticism · Mythology · Narrative · Physics · History · Paranormal Experiences and Beliefs · Philosophy · Religious Studies and Spiritual Practices · Space Science and Extraterrestrial Life
| Unique citing works | 2 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,5 |
| Citation span | 2022 - 2026 (5) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |