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August 21, 2011
The Who Am I? Answers
1. So, I'm an Olympian that isn't perfect, but am married to beauty - who am I? Hephaestus
2. I'm an ugly god with a sarcastic and lusty attitude who never hides his most important attribute - who am I? Priapus
3. Basically, I'm a smart diverse Olympian who loves both sexes, and am sometimes seen with a snake or lyre - who am I? Apollo
4. We are a primordial race with 1 being our thing but 3 of us being the most well known - who are we? Cyclopes, specifically Brontes (thunderer), Steropes (lightning) and Arges (brightness)
5. In short, I'm an Olympian who is a patron of many things, but never to busy to ensure a delivery is made - who am I? Hermes
2. I'm an ugly god with a sarcastic and lusty attitude who never hides his most important attribute - who am I? Priapus3. Basically, I'm a smart diverse Olympian who loves both sexes, and am sometimes seen with a snake or lyre - who am I? Apollo
4. We are a primordial race with 1 being our thing but 3 of us being the most well known - who are we? Cyclopes, specifically Brontes (thunderer), Steropes (lightning) and Arges (brightness)
5. In short, I'm an Olympian who is a patron of many things, but never to busy to ensure a delivery is made - who am I? Hermes
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August 20, 2011
Who Am I? Greek Mythology Brain Teasers
1. While I don't have a birth certificate, I consider Zeus and Hera my parents, and am a god. While mother and father are both hot tempered, I'm much more calm, peaceful, and think before I act. I'm not an immortal who sits around and looks pretty, far from the latter. Despite my physical limitation, hard labor is how I spend my time, and I do it very well. Many of my bretheren request my expertise. My work keeps me fit and yet my gorgeous wife strays.
So, I'm an Olympian that isn't perfect, but am married to beauty - who am I?
2. I get little respect for me or all that I do for humanity. There is no major worship sessions for me other than an occassional ass and agriculture goods. I'm a minor rustic god, but I'm very important. Despite my mother - at least the one I claim today - being beauty incarnate, I'm not much to look at, but a part of me is huge, and always appreciated. I'm a guardian, protector, and the harder I grow, the more things grow around me.
I'm an ugly god with a sarcastic and lusty attitude who never hides his most important attribute - who am I?
3. Zeus is our father. I have a twin and am considered the ideal kouros, a beardless youth. That means all those Greek statues of naked athletes you see in museums and books are based on me. I know just about everything, even how to divine the future, and continue to monitor various fields advancements such as medicine. Something I will not stand for is competition. There is no one better than me in any field I choose to master and will dispose of all challengers as I see fit. That includes my love life. I'm not married, have children who have gone on to do great things, and play with both men and women.
Basically, I'm a smart diverse Olympian who loves both sexes, and am sometimes seen with a snake or lyre - who am I?
4. We were born from Gaia [earth] and Uranus [sky] coming together. From the beginning we were big and strong, so much so, our father feared us and what we were capable of, and chose to lock us away. Eventually a relative released us to help him takeover power and we supported his endeavor. There is nothing handsome about us, but we are physically powerful, all of which encourages people still fear us by sight.
We are a primordial race with 1 being our thing but 3 of us being the most well known - who are we?
5. The man I believe is my grandfather holds the weight of the world on his shoulders, while my father rules it. I'm an Olympian god who works and it entails a great deal of travel. Some have said I'm a thief while others have called me the bringer of good luck, charming and a schemer. The stone marker on the side of the road pointing you in the right direction is mine. I flutter from bed to bed and as a result, am a single father of boys, girls and a little something in between.
In short, I'm an Olympian who is a patron of many things, but never to busy to ensure a delivery is made - who am I?
There you go, a few teasers to get you thinking - I'll post the answers tomorrow. Have fun!
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August 19, 2011
The Problem Crossword Puzzle Answers
Here are the answers to the Tilly Greene's Mythos Masquerade Greek Mythology Crossword Puzzle questions which I handed out at this years Authors After Dark Mythos dinner.
ACROSS
2 Goddess of the hunt, virginity, archery and all animals. (7)
Artemis
3 Penetrating warning sound. Greek sea nymph whose singing lured sailors to their destruction. (5)
Siren
5 What was left as a consolation inside Pandora's Box? (4)
Hope
7 An analgesic and sedative. [derived from the*] God of dreams. (8)
Morphine
9 They were the twins who weren't really twins. (6-3-6)
CastorandPollux
11 She was seduced by a swan. (4)
Leda
12 God of Wine, theater and ecstasy. (8)
Dionysus
13 He was a very powerful god, serial seducer, and carried a bolt of thunder. (4)
Zeus
DOWN
1 Food of the gods. (8)
Ambrosia
2 God of light, music, poetry, prophecy and archery. (6)
Apollo
4 She offered Paris the love of the world's most beautiful woman and won the golden apple inscribed 'for the fairest one'. (9)
Aphrodite
5 Married to the most beautiful goddess and he was not physically perfect. (10)
Hephaestus
6 The 12 Titans are descendents of Gaia and him. (6)
Uranus
8 Agres, Steropes and Brontes had 3 eyes between them. (8)
Cyclopes
10 Titan who carried a sickle and castrated rivals. (6)
Cronus
Hope you enjoyed figuring them out as much as I did and I'm sorry if it was more difficult than fun. If you're in the mood for a bit more Ancient Greek mythology, I'm posting tomorrow the brain teasers I dropped in various places leading up to the conference.
Told you the other day I liked puzzles!
ACROSS
2 Goddess of the hunt, virginity, archery and all animals. (7)
Artemis
3 Penetrating warning sound. Greek sea nymph whose singing lured sailors to their destruction. (5)
Siren
5 What was left as a consolation inside Pandora's Box? (4)
Hope
7 An analgesic and sedative. [derived from the*] God of dreams. (8)
Morphine
9 They were the twins who weren't really twins. (6-3-6)
CastorandPollux
11 She was seduced by a swan. (4)
Leda
12 God of Wine, theater and ecstasy. (8)
Dionysus
13 He was a very powerful god, serial seducer, and carried a bolt of thunder. (4)
Zeus
DOWN
1 Food of the gods. (8)
Ambrosia
2 God of light, music, poetry, prophecy and archery. (6)
Apollo
4 She offered Paris the love of the world's most beautiful woman and won the golden apple inscribed 'for the fairest one'. (9)
Aphrodite
5 Married to the most beautiful goddess and he was not physically perfect. (10)
Hephaestus
6 The 12 Titans are descendents of Gaia and him. (6)Uranus
8 Agres, Steropes and Brontes had 3 eyes between them. (8)
Cyclopes
10 Titan who carried a sickle and castrated rivals. (6)
Cronus
Hope you enjoyed figuring them out as much as I did and I'm sorry if it was more difficult than fun. If you're in the mood for a bit more Ancient Greek mythology, I'm posting tomorrow the brain teasers I dropped in various places leading up to the conference.
Told you the other day I liked puzzles!
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August 18, 2011
Crossword Puzzle Problems
I like puzzles, they make my mind work and I feel satisfied when I get the right answer. Knowing this, it shouldn't surprise you to read that I created and placed a crossword puzzle with a pen on each participants chair at the Authors After Dark Mythos dinner and, from those who turned one in, picked a winner for a Nook. The puzzle was meant to be fun, get everyone in the mythology mood and that wasn't the case.Apparently it was too hard.
Well, here you go, the Tilly Greene's Mythos Masquerade Greek Mythology Crossword Puzzle questions. Give it try for yourself.
ACROSS
2 Goddess of the hunt, virginity, archery and all animals. (7)
3 Penetrating warning sound. Greek sea nymph whose singing lured sailors to their destruction. (5)
5 What was left as a consolation inside Pandora's Box? (4)
7 An analgesic and sedative. [derived from the*] God of dreams. (8)
9 They were the twins who weren't really twins. (6-3-6)
11 She was seduced by a swan. (4)
12 God of Wine, theater and ecstasy. (8)
13 He was a very powerful god, serial seducer, and carried a bolt of thunder. (4)
DOWN
1 Food of the gods. (8)
2 God of light, music, poetry, prophecy and archery. (6)
4 She offered Paris the love of the world's most beautiful woman and won the golden apple inscribed 'for the fairest one'. (9)
5 Married to the most beautiful goddess and he was not physically perfect. (10)
6 The 12 Titans are descendents of Gaia and him. (6)
8 Agres, Steropes and Brontes had 3 eyes between them. (8)
10 Titan who carried a sickle and castrated rivals. (6)
*=I should have put this on the original puzzle and didn't, my bad!
I'll post the answers tomorrow.
Remember, the people at the dinner weren't there to think but to have fun, get their party feet moving, and it may not have ever been a subject they were as fond of as I am. There was also a time constraint - but I loved seeing all the smart phones working :-)
Oh, and it's GREEK mythology, not Roman.
Tilly Greene
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August 17, 2011
Because I'm sleepy...
August 16, 2011
Conference Panel Comments
I've sat on a few panels over the past few years that talk about a variety of subjects, but they all are based in romance and books/ebooks.From shifters to blogging as an author, bondage to genre definition, there are no guarantees how it will be received. Participants, both in the audience and those there prepared to talk about the subject, are all coming from their own places and experiences, and they are what make it work when they come together and enjoy the session.
Last year at AAD I remember sitting on a panel and listening to a reader share her personal life in regards to the subject [BDSM] with cameras rolling. If we go there as authors, that's one thing because we've set out limits, but for a reader to step up is a big deal and I worried about her and any potential backlash being on YouTube might present. I remember talking to her a couple times over the next few days about my concerns and she was okay, so I followed her lead.
Fast forward to this year, AAD Philadelphia, and another camera crew showed up for the BDSM panel. I took my moderator roll seriously and, with that reader in mind, forewarned everyone that they may show up on YouTube or elsewhere talking about tying up their lover. With everyone ready, we set off on a fabulous ride. The conversation was flowing and then I posed a question for the audience. For a second I wished I could take it back and then I saw her, Lady Dee, that fabulously calm and composed woman from last year was the first this year to pipe up and put a real face on the subject [a delicate one at that].
Loads of people are telling me it was a great panel, thank you, but I think it was a room full of great people there to share, learn and laugh while doing it. If you have time, go check out this years BDSM in Romance panelists, they're fabulous! They are James Buchanan, Eliza Gayle, Cat Grant, Mari Freeman, Bridgit Midway, Brynn Paulin, Melissa Schroeder and me, Tilly Greene.
Now, in case you're wondering what makes a panel fun, it takes the readers throwing in their opinions, comments and questions and panelists stepping away from the desk, deadlines and promotional pitches to make it fun and rewarding.
Tilly Greene
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August 15, 2011
Think About It...
August 13, 2011
Up for some fun?!?
Are you in or near Philadelphia?Then come to the Doubletree Hotel [237 South Broad Street, Philadelphia] today!
Saturday from 2-5:00pm at the Authors After Dark event there's a big booksigning open to the public and then, starting at 8:30, you can come into the Victorian Steampunk Ball for a $20 charge at the door. The Olde City Sideshow are the band, there's photos, another signing, vendors, psychics and an Absinthe Party to check out as well.
A great way to spend a Saturday - hope to see you there!
Tilly Greene
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August 12, 2011
Funny and Naughty Ends the Week
Do you want your partner to worship your throbbing rod of thunder and lightning with her sweet mouth and she has an excuse?
Well, now you can get what you want, feed your lover's desire for chocolate and play dress up time all at once!
Don the hat of a Viking, Indiana Jones or Halo's Master Chief on your penis and reap your reward. There's only one problem, I can't find the website that showed how to make these, so you're on your own - sorry!
Tilly Greene
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