mycenae
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The origin of my screenie is an ancient greek name, featured in many myths and legends but was also once a town.
However, the origin of my real name, Lara is a little more interesting.
It had denominations from the latin, greek, russian and icelandic. There is a language called Lara spoken in Indonesia by approximately 12,000 people. In Latin, it originates from the roman household gods called the 'Lares.' These were thought to protect each individual household and were different for each family. The original 'Lares' was the child of the daughter of the river god Alman...funnily enough called Lara. Lares was the product Lara's union with Jupiter. In the Latin language, lara can be translated as laurel (from which victor's wreathes were made from), cheerful, famous or loquacious (meaning unable to keep your mouth shut!)
In Greek, the name denomiates from Larissa or Larisa, again meaning Laurel, but also sometimes translated as 'citadel.'
In Icelandic, denominates from Laura, again meaning laurel.
In Russian, denominates from larisa, meaning fortified town.
Other well known Lara's include Lara Antipova from Dr Zchivago (and a song called Lara's Theme!)
Superman's mother was called Lara (wife of Jor'el)
Lara Croft (i wish i had some resemblance to her!)
Brian Lara (famous cricketer)
How about you?
However, the origin of my real name, Lara is a little more interesting.
It had denominations from the latin, greek, russian and icelandic. There is a language called Lara spoken in Indonesia by approximately 12,000 people. In Latin, it originates from the roman household gods called the 'Lares.' These were thought to protect each individual household and were different for each family. The original 'Lares' was the child of the daughter of the river god Alman...funnily enough called Lara. Lares was the product Lara's union with Jupiter. In the Latin language, lara can be translated as laurel (from which victor's wreathes were made from), cheerful, famous or loquacious (meaning unable to keep your mouth shut!)
In Greek, the name denomiates from Larissa or Larisa, again meaning Laurel, but also sometimes translated as 'citadel.'
In Icelandic, denominates from Laura, again meaning laurel.
In Russian, denominates from larisa, meaning fortified town.
Other well known Lara's include Lara Antipova from Dr Zchivago (and a song called Lara's Theme!)
Superman's mother was called Lara (wife of Jor'el)
Lara Croft (i wish i had some resemblance to her!)
Brian Lara (famous cricketer)
How about you?
