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hello
i'm doing a school project, and its on our first names. My first name being Alexandra , i'v looked it up, and they'v all said the same thing; protector of mankind, and that it's backround it greek. but i was just wondering if there was more to my name than that? so if u do know any other info about my name, i would be very happy to hear it! u can post a responce on this message board, or feel free to e-mail me @ minnie_mouse2001@hotmail.com
thanks a lot, looking forward to hearing your responces!
alex
i'm doing a school project, and its on our first names. My first name being Alexandra , i'v looked it up, and they'v all said the same thing; protector of mankind, and that it's backround it greek. but i was just wondering if there was more to my name than that? so if u do know any other info about my name, i would be very happy to hear it! u can post a responce on this message board, or feel free to e-mail me @ minnie_mouse2001@hotmail.com
thanks a lot, looking forward to hearing your responces!
alex
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Indeed it is the fem. version of the Greek name Alexandros , which meant "defending men" .
You might want to check your school library for references on Alexander of Macedonia, the Greek emperor who spread hellenism in all the way to India during the 4th century BCE . Several cities throughout the region still bear his name (Alexandria , Iskenderum, etc.). In Pakistan one still finds ethnicities (Kalash, Kafirs) who consider themselves descendants of Alexander and who practice Hellenic-influenced pagan religion. Also, Ghandara sculpture (found in Pakistan, India, etc) was heavily infuenced by Alexander 's legacy. The Talibans in Afganistan are today are doing their best to tear down all surviving architectural remnants from that period. But I digress...
You might want to check your school library for references on Alexander of Macedonia, the Greek emperor who spread hellenism in all the way to India during the 4th century BCE . Several cities throughout the region still bear his name (Alexandria , Iskenderum, etc.). In Pakistan one still finds ethnicities (Kalash, Kafirs) who consider themselves descendants of Alexander and who practice Hellenic-influenced pagan religion. Also, Ghandara sculpture (found in Pakistan, India, etc) was heavily infuenced by Alexander 's legacy. The Talibans in Afganistan are today are doing their best to tear down all surviving architectural remnants from that period. But I digress...
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