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[rootofnewt]

most of my life, strangers have expressed interest or disbelief when presented with my given name. it's never been a big deal for me as it's not exceptionally common in english-speaking countries in this day and age.

i do wonder, however, at the apparent lack of curiousity expressed by my fellow goths and pagans. i find myself wondering if they are so accustomed to affectation that they'd act just as non-plussed if i gave my name as Lady Ravenbutt.

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[shaktiqueen.livejournal.com]

Pagans don't raise an eyebrow at my name either. But they do tend to assume that I took it as my pagan name and are usually shocked to find out it is my given name.
I also use my name as an on the spot IQ test. If you can pronounce it with out hesitation you automatically go on my list of people I like. If you can tell me who she is off the top of your head, I'll sleep with you. And if you don't try to give me some silly nickname I will marry you. (although James still trys to call me Percy.)

[krasota.livejournal.com]

considering i've known of persephone since i was four or five, i'll just accept a pat on the head. ;)

[mactavish.livejournal.com]

I learned about Persephone in high school. :)

Wow, I score!

[rat-bastard.livejournal.com]

I learned that in third grade. For some reason, Greek Myth was part of the third grade curriculum at my school. (it was a private school)

[lupa.livejournal.com]

same with me - i was reading greek mythology well before then, though.

[anisoptera.livejournal.com]

Daughter of Demeter.

3 years of Latin.