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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 T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Bill | 08/31/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Delaney Farrell | 04/12/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for your help. I really liked ..... |
| Anna | 04/06/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for finding what I could not ..... |
| Ashleigh | 11/14/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much! I can't tell ..... |
| Linda | 10/12/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Ted Nesbitt
2009-07-04 Mythology Forum:
Dear Alex: Like you, I have looked for forums -- serious ones in which informed people get involved. I have found only sites that seemingly start with mythology and wander off into other areas: the
2009-04-10 Pandora:
Dear Delaney: NEW COMMENT -- Delaney, I spent a long time finding the answers to your questions. I did the very best I could and I did it right away. Your question, however, remains in my Allexperts
2009-04-03 Mythology:
Dear Anna: Because the Greek, Roman, and Norse mythologies have been so popular, the mythologies of other countries or regions are difficult to find. They do appear in Persian myths. There is an
2009-03-09 Greek Mythology Professor:
Dear Timm: In some large universities, there are professors who teach only mythology. However, there are very few such professors. Often, classes in or about mythology are offered in the humanities
2008-11-13 Destruction of the World:
Ashleigh: The problem with your topic is that there is TOO MUCH information. Even as all cultures -- including mythological ones -- have stories about the creation of the world, they all have stories
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