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My area of expertise is Greek and Roman mythology.

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Over 25 years teaching experience.

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I received my Ph.D. from Genova University (Italy).

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2009-11-18 Similarities between Greek and Roman Mythology:

Hello, First of all I have to point out that in the earliest times, i.e. from Rome's foundation in 753 BC, the Romans had their own mythology which was different from Greek mythology especially if

2009-07-04 Mythology Forum:

Hello, I’m sorry, but I really don’t know any reliable Mythology forum with in-depth thorough discussions on this topic and then I cannot help you. The only suggestion I could give is a collection

2009-05-04 xanthus:

Hello, In Greek mythology Xanthus(Greek:Ξάνθος /Xanthos, meaning “yellow”/” blond “) was a son of Pan who was allied with Dionysus, as we read in Nonnus, Dionysiaca 14

2009-05-03 Roman State Religion - Sacrafice:

Hello, What you call “multiple animal sacrifices” is what in Latin was called “Suovetaurilia”, which was the sacrifice of a pig (‘sus’ in Latin), a ram (‘ovis’ in Latin) and a bull (‘taurus’ in Latin)

2009-02-01 Greek Mythology:

Hello, Actually in Greek mythology there is no reliable information about the place of origin of Atlas, as well as of the place where he resided before being exiled by Zeus who punished him for taking

 

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