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in reply to a message by Mike C
I don't know which is more flattering -- that you really want to put my funny name on your site, or that you've been reading my postings. :)
According to *Women of Classical Mythology: A Biographical Dictionary* by Robert E. Bell (Oxford University Press, 1991): "Nanaea was another name for Anaitis, the Asiatic divinity with whom Artemis was often identified."
I seem to recall having once found two historical references to the goddess Nanaea some years ago, but I'll have to check on that when I'm at work later today.
Hey! What do you think of an Anagram Name list? You know, Mike, I've scoured the 'net, and haven't been able to find anything like it on anyone else's website... (hint! hint!) :)
-- Nanaea
According to *Women of Classical Mythology: A Biographical Dictionary* by Robert E. Bell (Oxford University Press, 1991): "Nanaea was another name for Anaitis, the Asiatic divinity with whom Artemis was often identified."
I seem to recall having once found two historical references to the goddess Nanaea some years ago, but I'll have to check on that when I'm at work later today.
Hey! What do you think of an Anagram Name list? You know, Mike, I've scoured the 'net, and haven't been able to find anything like it on anyone else's website... (hint! hint!) :)
-- Nanaea
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Hey Nanaea,
I do read all messages, but find myself with little time lately to do any actual posting. Besides, it seems that you and a few others are doing a great job at answering the questions that pop up here!
Re anagram names: if you keep a master list send it to me after you're done and I will put it somewhere (not sure where yet).
I do read all messages, but find myself with little time lately to do any actual posting. Besides, it seems that you and a few others are doing a great job at answering the questions that pop up here!
Re anagram names: if you keep a master list send it to me after you're done and I will put it somewhere (not sure where yet).
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It's nice to see you, whenever you can find the time to pop in. :)
I've found those two historical references to the goddess Nanaea -- or rather, to the Temple of Nanaea as mentioned in the first book of The Maccabees.
Flavius Josephus, in both his works *The Jewish War* and *Antiquities of the Jews*, identifies Nanaea with the goddess Artemis.
Appian, in his *Syrian Wars*, identifies Nanaea with the goddess Aphrodite.
So, I guess I'm half virgin huntress and half booty-call babe. No wonder I was such a contrary kid when growing up! :)
-- Nanaea
I've found those two historical references to the goddess Nanaea -- or rather, to the Temple of Nanaea as mentioned in the first book of The Maccabees.
Flavius Josephus, in both his works *The Jewish War* and *Antiquities of the Jews*, identifies Nanaea with the goddess Artemis.
Appian, in his *Syrian Wars*, identifies Nanaea with the goddess Aphrodite.
So, I guess I'm half virgin huntress and half booty-call babe. No wonder I was such a contrary kid when growing up! :)
-- Nanaea
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...both hunter and hunted...
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