F. B. (Frank Byron) Jevons

Born in 1858, Frank Byron Jevons was a British classicist and historian of religion whose books explored mythology, comparative religion, anthropology, and the ancient world. He studied at Durham University and later became closely associated with higher education in Wales, serving as principal of Bishop Hatfield's Hall in Durham and then as principal of Hartley University College in Southampton.

Jevons wrote widely for both students and general readers. His books include studies of Greek literature and religion as well as broader works on comparative religion, helping introduce readers to the ways myths, rituals, and beliefs could be studied across cultures. He was especially valued for explaining difficult subjects in a straightforward, readable way.

He died in 1936, leaving behind a body of work that reflects the late Victorian and early twentieth-century effort to understand religion and society through history, philology, and early anthropology. For listeners interested in classic scholarship written for curious non-specialists, his books offer a window into how these fields were once presented to the public.