Mausolus | Caria ruler, Halicarnassus builder | Britannica
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Mausolus was a Persian satrap (governor), though virtually an independent ruler, of Caria, in southwestern Anatolia, from 377/376 to 353 bce. He is best known from the name of his monumental tomb, the so-called Mausoleum—considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World—a word now used to designate

Mausolus (died 353/352 BCE) was a Persian satrap (governor), though virtually an independent ruler, of Caria, in southwestern Anatolia, from 377/376 to 353 BCE. He is best known from the name of his monumental tomb, the so-called Mausoleum—considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World—a word now used to designate any large and imposing burial structure.

Is there a name for this phenomenon? Like how “algorithm” is just the westernized spelling of of al-Khwarizmi or “guy” comes from Guy Fawkes.

    • tomiant@piefed.socialEnglish
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      20 days ago

      Traveling is not the same anymore. I am supremely grateful I had the opportunity to see the world before it was completely digested by capitalism and lowest common global denominator culture that rules the planet today.