Elémire Zolla was an Italian scholar and author known for his studies of mythology and culture. He wrote a number of important books, including “The Culture of the Savage” and “The Mystic Universe”. Zolla's works often focused on exploring the similarities between different cultures and the need for humans to learn from one another. He was interested in understanding how cultural patterns, beliefs, and rituals are shared among different peoples. He also wanted to show that, despite our differences, we are all connected.