We can accept and determine that Fantasy and Science Fiction is a vast realm that is not only rooted in extraterrestrial accounts but also grounded in the enslavement of peoples when reconstructed into religion and used to control conquered peoples. Many of the ancient literary accounts of genocides and the implementation of concocted laws of racial discrimination are said to have been instructed by supreme deities who commanded the murder of infants, animals, and entire peoples. Ironically, there were no armies that ventured on conquests in the ancient world without carrying totems and religious iconography.

The other dimension of this realm rests in the definition of larger-than-life human and esoteric governing hierarchies that the victors would assume. Much of this can easily be translated by exploring mythologies—once we recognise that mythology has transcended the timelines of the ancient world and continues to influence current doctrine through various links.

Those inclined to explore Sci-Fi must also understand that some presumed artefacts of past religions remain relevant. For this, I turn to the DOGON tribe of Mali, West Africa, whose mythology speaks of an alien visitation aeons ago—an amphibian species named the Nommo, whom they define as ancestors hailing from the star Sirius. This mythology has found its place in the modern world. I cannot elaborate on the phenomenal knowledge of the Dogon people and the corroborative agreements by modern scientists without diverting from the intended purpose of this article— which is to explore the relevance of mythology in dealing with the realms of fantasy and science fiction.

Wherever the Muse directs exploration—whether through incorporation or original themes—possibilities must be considered in relation to existing links. Because “you can never know for sure,” it is crucial to explore through whatever means are available for research and contextual clarification. Sci-fi also explores new concepts that must reflect current views and possibilities as considered by researchers in relevant fields. These concepts must be logically presented in literature, ensuring both coherence for the reader and the integrity of the writer’s reputation.

I do have a DISCOVER magazine that explored the science behind MARVEL heroes’ equipment. When I find it, I will do a take on it. We live in a different world now—one where discussions on scientific concepts take place months before books on these topics even reach the local bookstore, allowing for the early testing of concept value and relevance.