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| greek olympian gods symbols | 10/23/2009 |
Q: I need to do a project on Olympian gods, and I am doing my research on Hephaestus. We are supposed ...
A: Zeus - thunderbolt - his control over the weather and storm Hera - peacock - her pride and vanity ...
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| greek olympian gods symbols | 10/23/2009 |
Q: I need to do a project on Olympian gods, and I am doing my research on Hephaestus. We are supposed ...
A: Here's a list of symbols as best as I can recall: Zeus - thunderbolt Hera - peacock Poseidon - ...
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| greek mythology | 10/14/2009 |
Q: What did Ancient Greeks believe was created when lightning struck the sea.
A: Is this an actual question desiring a response or are you just curious? Lightning was a symbol of ...
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| Chinese guardians and gods | 10/12/2009 |
Q: I found two bronze (?) statuettes in Ipoh, Malaysia, and believed them to be two of the directional ...
A: The Malaysians I believe were Chinese in origin and they had several directional gods for the ...
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| Mythology | 9/4/2009 |
Q: How does myth is related to what we are today? what do we call a person who believes in myth?
A: >How is myth related to what we are today? Myths are the stories used by our ancestors to describe ...
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| question on the order of the birth of the gods | 8/16/2009 |
Q: I can find the list of the original gods, Poseidon, Hades, Demitra, Hera etc. But on the order I ...
A: Theoretically, eldest to youngest: Hestia, Hades, Poseidon, Demeter, Hera, Zeus for Zeus's ...
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| Demigods | 8/10/2009 |
Q: Has there ever been two demigods that had children? What would the child of a Demigod be? DNA ...
A: There probably is, but I can't think of one right off, but I'd say the child would be peak human. If ...
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| Greek Goddesses Sybolism | 8/6/2009 |
Q: I have a question regarding symbols pertaining to Greek goddesses, or goddesses in general. I am ...
A: This is what I found: http://www.venusilluminated.com/Blossomofthe7GoddessesTalisman.html but you've ...
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| Mythology/parable/stories to parallel characters for screenplay | 7/2/2009 |
Q: Firstly this website continues to amaze me and I have nothing but utmost appreciation for people ...
A: From one writer to another, I had a hard time following your idea, but I'm going to try: 1 - You ...
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| xanthus | 5/7/2009 |
Q: i had a very vivid and realistic dream about a satyr. i won't go into all the details. i asked him ...
A: I really don't have much about him. Xanthus was sort of a name used for several Greek characters: ...
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| Differences | 5/4/2009 |
Q: I need to know all the differences between the Roman and Greek gods....its for a project....i have ...
A: There was no difference except the Romans had a more vague idea of their gods. They did not picture ...
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| greek mythology | 4/16/2009 |
Q: what are stories/movies/music/books that you know of that have anything to do with greek mythology? ...
A: here's a good list: http://www.imdb.com/keyword/greek-mythology/ If it doesn't work, search out ...
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| Goddess Symbols | 4/8/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if you knew if Aphrodite had a symbol other than the one used for Venus(the female ...
A: I think her best symbol was the dove, but other than the three you mentioned, I can't think of ...
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| the fates | 3/31/2009 |
Q: i was just wondering how the fates became to be the fates...
A: The Fates were called the daughters of Zeus and Themis, a Titaness. The tradition of three goddesses ...
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| empires | 2/9/2009 |
Q: 1. Do you have ranking of Gods? 2. Is Krsna the highest God?
A: no to the first question yes/no to the second, Krishna is highest to his worshippers, but in ...
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| High School Project | 2/7/2009 |
Q: do you know of any symbols associated with Aeolus? I've looked all over the internet and can't find ...
A: As god of the wind (often confused with a mortal king of the same name), I think it's because it's ...
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| Middle School Project | 1/22/2009 |
Q: Can i interview you by e-mail? if you have been trying to email me, it isnt working. thank you for ...
A: I'm in Tennessee near Nashville We have a problem. I have a Yahoo account, which accepts messages ...
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| Middle school project | 1/9/2009 |
Q: I'm sorry you haven't been able to see my e-mail address. could you leave your email address in your ...
A: Aaron, I tried contacting you several times, but AOL just does not allow Yahoo messages. They all ...
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| Middle School Project | 12/11/2008 |
Q: Could you please e-mail me at so we can talk more extensively (hope I spelled that right!) without ...
A: I'm sorry, Aaron, I've been misunderstanding your letters. You see, although you type in your e-mail ...
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| Family of Janus | 11/19/2008 |
Q: Wow, there isn't much out there about the family of Janus, roman god. Perhaps his dad was Apollo, ...
A: There is not much more; the Romans did not think of their gods as in the physical sense like the ...
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| Zeus poem [my teachers so wierd} HELP! | 4/27/2008 |
Q: Ok my teacher wants me to wright a poem about the traits of zeus and i have no clue how pls respond
A: Zeus was king of the gods and father of several of the Olympian gods. He was god of sky, rain, ...
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| seahorse | 4/11/2008 |
Q: Is the seahorse on the back of omega seamaster watch some Greek/roman or other Mythological ...
A: The sea horse was a venerated symbol of Poseidon, who the Greeks considered the creator of the ...
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| Is this goddess? | 4/2/2008 |
Q: I wanna know is this pocture is a real goddess one. I can`t find anywhere. Please if you recognize ...
A: I'm afraid it doesn't look like any goddess I'm familiar with. It looks more like modern art. It ...
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| Poseidon | 3/26/2008 |
Q: What language(s)did he speak? Where did he live?
A: I can't answer your first question; any historical Poseidon would be a pre-Hellenic ruler of before ...
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| planets | 3/1/2008 |
Q: why are planets named after roman gods and godessses
A: Because the Greeks looked to the sky for their gods and named everything they saw after them. They ...
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| Eris, beautiful? | 12/9/2007 |
Q: Was Eris, goddess of discord a beautiful goddess? I hope so, beceause I'm playing her in a play.
A: I'd say it's subjective. All the goddesses of Olympus were considered physically beautiful and ...
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| Euripides' Medea | 12/9/2007 |
Q: My name is Katie and I am working on my MFA in costume design. As part of the curriclum, I am ...
A: Here's a link to give you insight: http://www.angelfire.com/planet/mythguide/medea.html but it does ...
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| mythology | 11/14/2007 |
Q: Who gives the gift of the olive tree to Athens? also who is the messenger of the gods?
A: Athena says she gave the olive tree as a gift to Athens. It was known only as the Acropolis until ...
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| Hector | 10/26/2007 |
Q: What significant role does Hector play in The Iliad?
A: Hector is the brother of Paris, son of King Priam and Prince and heir to Troy. It is his decision to ...
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| snake emblem for medical | 10/14/2007 |
Q: What does the 2 snakes entwined around a staff symbolize in the medical field. Where or how did it ...
A: For Apollo, it was two ribbons around a staff and it was his symbol, but for Asclepios who replaced ...
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| I need help with English paper... | 9/21/2007 |
Q: I know little to none about Greek, Roman, Celtic, Norse, and other mythological figures I am having ...
A: I'm not familiar with the Great Batsby except for its reputation, but this site: ...
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| Perseus is a true hero because... | 9/20/2007 |
Q: I am writing a paper for my senior English I need a Good source for my paper I was wanting you to ...
A: My opinion? Because he ignored adversity and odds to save his mother, his love and others from harm. ...
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| Norse | 8/21/2007 |
Q: Are there gods and supernatural beings in Hel and Valhalla? Who are they?
A: Valhalla is ruled by Odin, god of the honored dead, who is accompanied by his Valkyries or Choosers ...
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| phoenix & titan graphics | 8/12/2007 |
Q: i have 2 grandsons named Phoenix & Titan, & seem to be having a hard time trying to locate graphics, ...
A: For Phoenix, try http://images.google.com Just type in "phoenix" and it will give you a range of ...
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| Japanese mythology and Zen | 8/8/2007 |
Q: I'm doing research for a story and I'm looking for detailed information [books, websites etc] on ...
A: Derek, Here's a good page to give you an overview of the Japanese gods, but it does also have its ...
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| ?Greek Goddess | 7/11/2007 |
Q: Could you tell me which goddess is portrayed with a large bird that looks like an eagle with a very ...
A: I have no idea. Three goddesses are represented by birds: Hera with cuckoos and peacocks Aphrodite ...
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| Ref: mythology | 7/4/2007 |
Q: Good Evening Can you tell me how does mythology work? Is there any truth to mythology and how are ...
A: Mythology is two things: it's how ancient people explained how the world worked or existed around ...
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| Mythology | 6/18/2007 |
Q: I remember a story about an individual, maybe a God, that would answer any question put to him, but ...
A: I'm familiar with the story, but not as a book. It was an episode of the new Twilight Zone series. ...
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| Zeus vs Thor | 5/25/2007 |
Q: I would really like an experts opinion on who would win in a battle and why. Thor or Zeus?
A: Zeus They both have an equal command of storm and thunder, but Zeus has experience battling ...
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| greek and norse mythology | 5/9/2007 |
Q: when it comes to greek and norse mythology what are the comparisons and contrasts between the two ...
A: The Norse didn't have stories about creation or phenomenon. You see, the stories of the Norse are a ...
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| Phobus &Deimos | 3/9/2007 |
Q: Can you tell me where I can find symbols of phobus & Deimos?
A: They have symbols? Sorry I'm late answering this question, but I use public computers for all my ...
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| Mythology | 9/13/2006 |
Q: Theseus adventures are less good vs. evil than Persus. In the adventure of the obligation of King ...
A: This sounds suspiciously like a schoolwork assignment. Theseus went to Crete to sever Cretan rule ...
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| greek mythology | 8/25/2006 |
Q: Does greek mythology tell something about noise pollution. or any story about an irritating noise I ...
A: No. Noise pollution is a modern concept; not something you would find in mythology. The closest ...
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| FIGURE OF WINGED HALF WOMAN & HALF SNAKE | 8/13/2006 |
Q: Uchtman, I have inherited a gorgeous pair of lamps that depict on each side a half woman with wings ...
A: Winged goddesses are recurring themes in myth. Nike, the Sirens and the Muses were all goddesses who ...
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| The Personification of Death | 6/4/2006 |
Q: Hey There, I am doing an assignment on the personification of death and the changing images of ...
A: In mythology, there is often a distiction between "god of death" and the "god of the dead." In ...
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| Roman to Greek | 5/8/2006 |
Q: Who are the greek counterparts of Vertumnus, Consus and Pomona?
A: You won't find this in any myth book, but personally I think they were Philomelas (son of Demeter ...
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| Scandinavian/Viking myth | 11/7/2005 |
Q: What are big or important stories of Thor in Scandinvian/Viking mythology. This is not to be ...
A: Scandinavian stories are Norse and Germanic in origin; there's really no way to separate the stories ...
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| Scandinavian mythology | 11/3/2005 |
Q: What is Thor of Scandinavian mythology greatest accomplishments and failures? I need this for a ...
A: Thor was protector of the Asgardian gods and often at war with the Jotuns/Giants of which he slew. ...
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| Don't recall title and author of book | 10/16/2005 |
Q: Uchtman, I do some relief carving for my own pleasure. About 25/30 years ago, I carved several of ...
A: I can try identifying the book, but I can't guarantee it as I'm sure there are many myth books even ...
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| Greek Mythology | 6/10/2005 |
Q: I'm writing a modern day story based on the Jason and Medea myth in the style of an Agatha Christie ...
A: Hmmmmm, this seems to be a sort of creative direction. All I can think of is a female detective ...
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| Death personified | 5/3/2005 |
Q: I am a student from Australia and I am currently working on a short story in which death is ...
A: If you just want gods of death instead of gods of the dead, there's Seth (Egyptian), Namtar ...
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| Goddess Spako | 3/2/2005 |
Q: I've been trying to find information on her, but no one seems to know anything. I know that she is a ...
A: She's not really a goddess; she's a deified mortal. here's a link: ...
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| How does the Odyssey relate to current religion? | 2/16/2005 |
Q: How does the Odyssey connect to current religion, and how does give insight into the Greek religion.
A: Intense question, fellow. I'd say the Odyssey represents Odysseus giving up on his old gods to ...
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| Lyrics | 7/15/2004 |
Q: Looking for the meaning behind lyrics to a song, "Drops of Jupiter" by Train. The lyric reads, "Now ...
A: I'm not familar with the song but the sexual connotation could refer to Jupitar/Zeus as a ...
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