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Re: a name
It was actually located in what is now Libya.http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/history/A0814420.htmlIt's mentioned in the NT a few times. I don't know the derivation of the city's name, but since it's presumably of Greek origin maybe Pavlos has a theory?
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There's a Greek Myth. character CYRENE whose name means "mistress of the bridle"
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