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Subject: Re: ARTEMISIA
Author: egyptianpanda   (Authenticated as egyptianpanda)
Date: March 19, 2009 at 11:44:12 AM
Reply to: Re: ARTEMISIA by Anneza
I would pronounce it arte-MEE-sia as opposed to arte-MEE-sha or arte-MEE-zya.

This was the name of the wife of Mauselos(not sure on spelling) who built the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus. It was one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world.

Hope I helped!
Ilana

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