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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Curiosity | 2/8/2012 |
| Q: Is there any reference, in any cultural mythology, to a cat with the tail of a snake? A: please accept my apologies for a late reply- i was a bit tight in time lately. In Greek mythology, ... | |
| The motif of the Mouth | 6/26/2011 |
| Q: I have been working on revising my novel (ten years in the making) and I discovered a perfect motif ... A: oh, why I have for you the perfect myth! it's the origin of what we know today as the echo! Echo ... | |
| olympus | 6/12/2011 |
| Q: what guards Olympus? are their any traps? are there any safety mechanisms that protect the gods ... A: Ironically enough, unlike the Underworld, Olympus has no guard to protect outsiders. But still, it ... | |
| Questions for a project | 6/1/2011 |
| Q: My name is Ayonabh Roy and I am doing a project on Greek Gods. I have to ask few questions to an ... A: I will do my best to get you best results :) 1. Greek religion started mainly during the Bronze Age ... | |
| Greek Mythology | 5/28/2011 |
| Q: 16)What is your favorite myth? 17) why is this your favorite myth? 18)Who is our favorite god? 19) ... A: 16. The myth of the Greek hero Perseus. 17. I don't really know exactly... but something in it ... | |
| Greek Mythology | 5/28/2011 |
| Q: 11) What evidence do we have that the gods existed? 12) Who was the most important/influential hero ... A: these are my answers: 11. We do have evidence there were cults who adored the gods, but no evidence ... | |
| Greek Mythology | 5/28/2011 |
| Q: I am doing a project on Greek mythology and need to ask someone some questions for my project. i ... A: .. I will do my best to answer your questions to get best results for your project! :) 1. Myths ... | |
| Greek Mythology | 5/16/2011 |
| Q: 1:were the gods and goddesses friends? 2:who made the clothes? 3:how many goddess didn't have kids? ... A: .. thanks for choosing me to answer your questions. 1. The gods & goddesses, like mortals, lived in ... | |
| Ancient Greek Religion | 5/10/2011 |
| Q: I need some focus/topic questions on ancient Greek religion, like questions about Gods, oracle, i ... A: Ok... coincidentally I received a very similar query, and I will copy it for you: Q. How did ... | |
| Ancient Greek Religion | 5/9/2011 |
| Q: How did religion affect/influence them? Did they always believe in Gods? How did Greek Oracles ... A: Ancient Greek religion influenced them in the exact same way religion affects us today. They made ... | |
| Greek mythology interview | 4/27/2011 |
| Q: my name is Grayson and I am in 2nd grade. I am doing a project on Greek mythology and need to ask ... A: So, here we go... 1. Titans were gods of an older generation than the ones we know of today. They ... | |
| Egyptian Mythology | 4/13/2011 |
| Q: 1. Why is Ra considered the ultimate god? 2. Why are some Egyptian gods animals or animal-headed? A: .. I only have a little knowledge of Egyptian mythology, but I guess these questions are easy ... | |
| questions | 4/5/2011 |
| Q: My name is Grant and I would like to interview a person with a career such as yours for an ... A: .. so; 1. This question is slightly unclear as to which context you are referring to, but if you ... | |
| Cupid | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: "I am doing a research paper on Cupid, the god of desire, and I have a few questions that need to be ... A: it's a pleasure :) you should check out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eros, which is a very good ... | |
| Cupid | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: "I am doing a research paper on Cupid, the god of desire, and I have a few questions that need to be ... A: first thing's first, the Greeks called him Eros, and the Romans called him Cupid, f.y.i. :) 1. Eros ... | |
| Roman mythology | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: my name is DiemMy Nguyen and I am currently going to the Challenge School. In my humanities class, ... A: I am much obliged for choosing me to answer your questions :) I will do so as best as I could. ... | |
| Greek Myths | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: 1)Who did you get started in Greek mythology? 2)What major would you have to take in college? 3)If ... A: ..and so here I go: 1.)I first learnt of Greek mythology from a cartoon series called 'Tales of the ... | |
| greek mythology name | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: My question is what did the people who actually practiced Greek Mythology call themselves. Like ... A: I see... I thought maybe you were writing something like the Percy series or something :) No, they ... | |
| greek mythology name | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: My question is what did the people who actually practiced Greek Mythology call themselves. Like ... A: Hey Anais, thanks for choosing me to answer your question. Hehe, yes I understand you perfectly, ... | |
| Greek Gods Power | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: How do the Greek Gods gain and retain there powers as Gods? A: Hey Taylor, thanks for choosing me to answer you this question. well, according to Greek mythology, ... | |
| question about greek mythology | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: 1. What is Greek mythology all about? 2. Who are the important gods/goddesses in Greek mythology and ... A: I will answer them for you accordingly: 1. Greek mythology, like all other mythologies, is the way ... | |
| greek and roman mythology | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: how do both mythologies compare and contrast? A: it's a pleasure to answer your question. Well, both mythologies have few differences: the names of ... | |
| Apollo's Arrow | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: Are you familiar with the word Pytholem or Pitholem as the name of Apollo's arrow...the fastest ... A: I must admit I searched through the web after checking through my sources, but nothing of Apollo's ... | |
| Greek mythology | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering who is the God of thunder in Greek mythology? I believe it is Zeus but not 100% sure ... A: yes, Zeus is the god of thunder, along with the sky and all elements having to do with the sky. He ... | |
| interview of greek mythology | 5/30/2010 |
| Q: why did you want to teach Greek mythology? what skills do you need to teach Greek mythology? Who ... A: .. 1.) I do not teach Greek mythology- I never really studied the subject, but I became so ... | |
| Greek mythology intaglio | 5/24/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could identify the scene and/or gods in the inlay on this pin dish from the ... A: this scene merely depicts Aphrodite (the Roman Venus) and her son Eros (the Roman Cupid). Eros is ... | |
| Greek mythology research paper | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: How did Greek mythology really start? Are some of the myths based on real life events? How many Gods ... A: 1.) Well, one can't really give a specific date of when Greek mythology as we know it today ... | |
| MYTHOLOGY | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: Sean W. I'm doing a project on Greek mythology and I was wondering if you'd answer a couple of ... A: sure, np ;) 1.) Well, I like Apollo for his extremely beautiful characteristics, Ares for his sexy ... | |
| MYTHOLOGY | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: Sean W. I'm doing a project on Greek mythology and I was wondering if you'd answer a couple of ... A: it's my pleasure to answer you anything about this subject within my limits ;) 1.) I would have to ... | |
| Need an Interview about Greek Mythology | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: ) We got a project at school where we can pick whatever we want to present. I chose Greek Mythology ... A: Hehe hi Benjamin, no no you can ask as many questions as you like, so here go my answers in my ... | |
| statu of two naked men fighting | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: i am trying to find out what this is it was given to me by a good friend ANSWER: Hi Ian... if you ... A: This statue has a 99% probability that it depicts the struggle between Herakles & Antaeus. Antaeus ... | |
| Demeter and Persephone | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: In the absence of revelation or verified fact, the Greeks commonly resorted to creating stories to ... A: ..which I hope I will do satisfactorily. Well yes, when comparing Greek myths to others you will ... | |
| Greek Mythology | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Webster, I would be thankful if you could help me with my question. In the mythology about how ... A: I'm glad you found my answer useful... wow you seem to be going deep into mythology :) well, let's ... | |
| Greek Mythology | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Webster, I would be thankful if you could help me with my question. In the mythology about how ... A: well in my point of view, the thing that the Greek gods had which you may call as a flaw or ... | |
| Phobos and Deimos | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: I have been trying to locate any drawings or pictures of statues of Phobos and Deimos. This has ... A: Let's start with Phobos. In ancient Greek myths, Phobos was depicted as having a lion's head or ... | |
| mythology | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: I am currently writing a musical and I need to do some research. I am trying to find out if there ... A: well, many goddesses did fall in love with mortals, but none I recall gave up their divine right or ... | |
| greek mythology | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: What is the role of Greek mythology in society (then and now)? ANSWER: Hi Purwona, thanks for ... A: .. I am so grateful! well, these are a few sites I've found, some to give you a general look (and ... | |
| greek mythology | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: What is the role of Greek mythology in society (then and now)? A: Well, mythology for the Ancient Greeks was a means of how they could explain natural phenomena ... | |
| Statue Identification | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: "Hello sir I recently purchased a cast brass with bronze overlay statue that is somewhat of a ... A: Lucas, I am thankful for choosing me to answer you this question. Well, what I surely can say is ... | |
| Bloodlines | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: I was curious about the gods/goddesses and the bloodlines. An example is Hera and Zeus. They are ... A: Yes, in Ancient times it was common for blood relatives to wed or make offspring. Greek mythology ... | |
| requirements to become a mythology professor | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if you can tell me what courses must I take to become a Mythology professor. Thank ... A: well, what I can offer is this: try to become acquainted with as much material as you can to have a ... | |
| Spartan Daiy Life | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: Iam working in a project about Spartan Daily Life.I will like to know if you can answer a question ... A: well Spartan daily life was quite normal, having marketplaces open to sell, men working and women ... | |
| i need someones help | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: somthing really weired just happened to me i was attacked by a strange wasp in my bathroom it ... A: well, this is quite a question... I personally cannot really tell if you are in any danger, and ... | |
| Greek Goddess Symbolism | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a question regarding symbols pertaining to Greek goddesses, or goddesses in general. I am ... A: I researched a bit about this 'Blossom of the Seven Greek Goddesses' and, although it does give ... | |
| myth and movies | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: i'm looking for a scene in western cinema that deals with mythology. it can be any film, and any ... A: well I took a look at an abbreviation of the Epic of Gilgamesh, but did not really find any ... | |
| myth and movies | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: i'm looking for a scene in western cinema that deals with mythology. it can be any film, and any ... A: well, I took a glimpse at the website you added on your last reply but naturally tried to find other ... | |
| myth and movies | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: i'm looking for a scene in western cinema that deals with mythology. it can be any film, and any ... A: Well, this is a rather broadly-horizoned question if you know what I mean. You see, there are ... | |
| An interview | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: Webster. My name is Johnathan Leza and I am currently a Student at Westwood College. I need to ... A: I am so glad you believed enough in me to put this proposal forward, I appreciate it. Now I know ... | |
| Zeus' lightning bolt... | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: i would like to know what 'generated' this myth. i had a psychosis from 1999-2002 which gave me ... A: What I cannot understand is how you concluded that Perseus may have connections with being a ... | |
| Zeus' lightning bolt... | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: i would like to know what 'generated' this myth. i had a psychosis from 1999-2002 which gave me ... A: I will try to answer as best as I could, because I have to admit I am not quite sure I understood ... | |
| seahorse mythology | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: Is a seahorse picture or other considered good luck to have on a fish boat? A: .. well, just for your information, I will divide my answer into two: the seahorse in Greek ... | |
| Greek Mythology | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: 1. Can you explain the basic of greek mythology? 2. How did you become interested in greek ... A: So, here it goes :D... 1. The basic of Greek Mythology is for Greeks to explain to themselves the ... | |
| need some help | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: How was the metamorphosis of Baucis and Philemon considered a reward? A: by 'metamorphosis' I am taking it as meaning the Greek myth according to Ovid... Well, the myth ... | |
| need some help | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: Why did greeks believe in myths? A: Ever since Pre-history, mankind has always believed of a greater force which kept the world turning, ... | |
| Greece: Athenian Myths | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: Why does the below source reject the suggestion that people named their cities after Athena? ... A: Hey Cody, thanks for choosing me to answer you this question. Well, the statement you sent me does ... | |
| xanthus | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: i had a very vivid and realistic dream about a satyr. i won't go into all the details. i asked him ... A: Well, unfortunately, from my side, the Xanthus whose dream you had about is little known to me other ... | |
| Mythology | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: Webster, I am a fifth grader in a gifted and talented program. I am working on an independent ... A: Well, the answers are as follows: 1.) Dinosaurs are NOT part of any mythology, since there is no ... | |
| Medea and her origins | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: i'm trying to do a presentation on the life of Medea, focusing on parts other than Euripede's Play. ... A: Unfortunately I do not have information in my resources as to when she first appeared in Greek myth. ... | |
| Medea and her origins | 2/14/2009 |
| Q: i'm trying to do a presentation on the life of Medea, focusing on parts other than Euripede's Play. ... A: which I hope will be to your satisfaction! Medea was the daughter of King Aeëtes of Colchis, who ... | |
| Athene | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: what power does Athene ... A: I do apologize for taking long but I had a problem with my computer. Now, Athene...She is the ... | |
| greek mytology | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: who is pentheus?? i want a summary please... thank u in advance :) A: I would first of all like to thank you for choosing me to answer your question. Well, Pentheus was ... | |
| Questions about Dionysus: Was he born to a virgin mortal woman? Temple turned water into wine? | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: I heard that in the myth of Dionysus (at least some versions), he was born to a virgin mortal woman, ... A: As you may know, Zeus was the ultimate womanizer, and when he laid eyes on princess Semele of ... | |
| Zoe | 11/27/2008 |
| Q: We are planning on naming our daughter Zoe and found that it is Greek for "life" or "abundant life." ... A: I am most thankful for choosing me to answer this question for you. It is true that the name Zoe is ... | |
| Tartarus | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: You answered a question for an author about getting in and out of Tartarus. You explained that it ... A: .. yes, it's true I said that Tartarus is unbreakable, and it still is. What one must understand is ... | |
| the fates | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: I have a few questions! please try and answer them before Tuesday October 14th! 1) what type of ... A: The three Fates were daughters of the night-goddess Nyx, already showing their gloomy origin. They ... | |
| hector | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: What made Hector defend Troy instead of preventing ten years of bloodshed by just giving Helen back ... A: .. In the case of Hektor giving up Paris to the Greeks, that would obviuosly be out of the ... | |
| The letter C | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: What is the letter C in ancient greece? A: well...in the Greek alphabet, the 'Gamma' (written uppercase Γ, lowercase γ)is the third ... | |
| Hades | 6/30/2008 |
| Q: I have a question about Hades. I was wondering if there were any entrances into Hades. And if there ... A: Unlike Mount Olympus, found in northern Greece in Pieria, there is no specific geographical ... | |
| Tartarus/Tartaros | 6/30/2008 |
| Q: I'm writing this novel and came across some questions that i havnt been able to find the answers to ... A: I would first of all like to thank you so much for your kind rating. It would help to give me an ... | |
| Tartarus/Tartaros | 6/29/2008 |
| Q: I'm writing this novel and came across some questions that i havnt been able to find the answers to ... A: I am most happy to have satisfied you, and not at all bothered in any way to answer any other ... | |
| Tartarus/Tartaros | 6/29/2008 |
| Q: I'm writing this novel and came across some questions that i havnt been able to find the answers to ... A: I am very pleased you chose me to answer your question, and I will do as best as I can... 1. The ... | |
| Mythology | 4/8/2008 |
| Q: What are the words derived from Cupid's name and their definitions (such as: cupidity)? What are ... A: as you may know, ANYTHING having to do with Eros (Roman Cupid) is either partially or fully to do ... | |
| 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: looking at the picture, according to my knowledge, resembles none of the Greek or Roman goddesses. ... | |
| Cyclopes - Hesiod | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: In the myth about Cyclopes,Hesiod's version, what is the significance of this myth to the greeks and ... A: When you take characters in Greek Mythology as to what particular significance it had to the people ... | |
| Cyclopes - Hesiod | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: In the myth about Cyclopes,Hesiod's version, what is the significance of this myth to the greeks and ... A: the Cyclopes in Greek myth are those one-eyes giants, sons of Gaea and Uranus who, according to ... | |
| 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: I would first like to thank you for choosing me to answer this question. I too love costume ... | |
| Victorian Jewelry | 12/8/2007 |
| Q: What was the significance of Sea Horses in Victorian Jewelry. Were they believed to be good luck? ... A: as you may already know, sea-horses in Greek mythology were literally half-horse, half-fish. These ... | |
| Muses | 11/23/2007 |
| Q: I have a picture of a muse which has no name on it, she is depicted showing a staff entwined with ... A: I have tried to go through many of my encyclopaedias, but none of the muses have such a symbol! does ... | |
| Muses | 11/7/2007 |
| Q: I have a research project due for English all about the muses. I am almost done but I am finding ... A: I'm afraid, dear Bayley, that the 9 Muses are exclusively Greek/Roman mythology material! Any ... | |
| Greek Mythology Allusions in Art: Paintings | 10/30/2007 |
| Q: What are some Greek Mythology Allusions in art? Are there any paintings that show these in ... A: I am not sure if I have understood the question correctly, but I will do my best... These are a few ... | |
| World Mythology | 10/16/2007 |
| Q: Who or what will cause the apocolypses? How many apocolypses are there? Can you list them in order? A: personally, I specify in Classical Greek & Roman mythology. By the word 'apocalypse' I suppose you ... | |
| Myth or prophecy | 10/13/2007 |
| Q: Some time ago now i read something which i thought was Greek but i think it was not now. but it ... A: As far as I know there is no such record of prophecy in Greek myth. As you said, it may also not ... | |
| statue of Greek/Roman god | 10/12/2007 |
| Q: I am hoping that you can help me identify the figure in a small statue that I recently acquired. ... A: I would be most glad to see pictures of this statue. If possible please send them to ... | |
| greek mythology | 10/6/2007 |
| Q: Metis, they say she's the planet Mercury. What does that means she's a planet? A: whoever gave you that information is wrong! Mercury in Roman mythology was the messenger god, who ... | |
| Roman Mythology | 10/5/2007 |
| Q: I need an expert on Roman Mythology for a class project. If you have any resource I could use, ... A: Hey Sammy...well, mythology is a very vast subject so I cannot really pick out parts and send them ... | |
| allusions | 9/26/2007 |
| Q: I am working on a English and need to find examples of Greek mythology in literature. Such as in ... A: hmmm, a little tricky hehe. English literature is quite vast and need to read alot to be able to ... | |
Mythology
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Sean Caruana Webster
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Expertise
I can answer quite a few questions regarding Classical Greek & Roman Mythology. Since answers can be sent by email, I may also include descriptive pictures also to help you understand better about the character or story your query is about.
Experience
I became interested in the subject at a very early age, and learnt more and more as I grew up by visiting libraries and browsing through the internet. I believe to have a very wide knowledge on the subject.
Education/Credentials
Primary (3-10 years), Secondary (10-16 years) and Post-secondary (16-19 years) education.
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