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Expertise
I can answer questions related to classical Greek and Roman mythologies, as well as the myths and folklore of other regions [Norse, Egyptian, Mayan, Incan, etc.]
Experience in the area
I am a reference librarian at a four-year liberal arts college. For the last ten years, I have been an Allexpert volunteer in the areas of grammar and writing, poetry, literature, etymology, and politics.
Education/Credentials
Master's degrees in philosophy, English, and library/information sciences.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emma | 03/14/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | My reply was the best I could ..... |
| Mike and Tim | 12/31/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Many thanks, you've been a great help ..... |
| Dan | 06/13/10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | |
| nicole | 04/30/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much for helping me! |
| Bill | 08/31/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Ted Nesbitt
2011-09-15 Greek mythology - Hephaestus:
Dear Steve: I can find NO reference that names the hammer and the tongs, the two usual symbols for Hephaestus. I am pasting in below an annotated list of the best mythology sites on the internet
2011-05-04 Egyptian Mythology:
Dear Kaycee: The most important god was Osiris. The most important goddess was Isis. You will find a complete list with descriptions of these deities at this site: http://ancienthistory.about
2011-03-14 Greek Mythology Project:
Maybe you can rate me again! Emma, I sent a copy of my answer to my own e-mail and the link to my Google documents did not work. I cannot attach the entire two pages to this message, because Allexperts
2011-03-14 Greek Mythology Project:
Dear Emma: You ask DIFFICULT questions, but I'll give them a try: 1. Alderson-Broaddus College, Philippi, West Virginia; University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Bucknell University
2011-01-20 fiction novel:
Jeremy: I am going to attempt to attach a Word document containing an annotated list of comprehensive and reliable web sites for mythology. Several of them have information about the Fates. Ted
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