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To: SunkenCiv

Berenike was the name of Ptolemy II’s mother (who died in 279 and was deified), and also the name of his daughter—I assume the port was named for his mother.


4 posted on 05/25/2009 2:09:51 PM PDT by Verginius Rufus
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To: Verginius Rufus

Thanks. I think one of Cleo VII’s sisters as well.


6 posted on 05/25/2009 2:27:39 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/____________________ Profile updated Monday, January 12, 2009)
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