Behind the Name: Message: "Polgara is a made-up name . . ."

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Subject:	Polgara is a made-up name . . .
Author:	Chrisell (guest, 202.74.164.33)
Date:	February 15, 2004 at 9:28:07 PM
Reply to:	Polgara by Emily

From David Eddings' 'Belgariad' and 'Mallorean' series. It could go under the literature section, I suppose, but it doesn't have any real meaning even in the books. 'Gara' just means 'from Gara', and 'Pol' indicates that the bearer of the name is a sorceress/disciple to a particular god.

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Polgara - Emily Feb 15 2004, 2:33:54 PM
- Polgara is a made-up name . . . - Chrisell Feb 15 2004, 9:28:07 PM
- Give us the info or point the way to the info, and perhaps Mike C. will post it. n/t - Phyllis Feb 15 2004, 4:09:59 PM

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