Hi everybody, although I am still waiting for Google to unflag my blog as spam (argh! the editing is really onerous this way), I thought I would note that the 500th person just subscribed to the email list. Wow! Thank you very much for your interest in these blogs! They are just my own personal hobby, but I am really glad if they can be useful to others as well.
If you have a minute to take a little poll about which Bestiaria Latina blogs you are most interested in, that would be a big help to me... I'm always scrambling to find time to post in all the blogs, and I would be curious to know which ones are of most interest to the virtual readers out there in the blogosphere.
Here's a PollDaddy Poll that lists all the Bestiaria Latina blogs - please check any/all topics that are of special interest to you. (If you are reading this via the email, just click on the link to visit the poll; if you are looking at the actual blog post, you should be able to view the poll directly.)
And thanks again for your interest in all these Latin-related blogs! :-)
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Round-Up: July 29
Okay, I am still a fan of Blogger.com - but I was depressed to find out that this blog has been flagged as a spam blog, and has to be reviewed by a human being. Sigh! Here is Google's definition of a spam blog: "Spam blogs can be recognized by their irrelevant, repetitive, or nonsensical text, along with a large number of links..." - well, I created this blog specifically to provide a list of links to the various blogs where I publish something new on any given day so, yes, it contains lots of links. Are you out there, Google person? Please unflag my blog as spam so that I can regain my normal editing rights...
Anyway, here is a round-up of today's blog posts - and for previous posts, check out the Bestiaria Latina Blog archives. You can keep up with the latest posts by using the RSS feed, or you might prefer to subscribe by email.
AudioLatin.com: Proverbs: Here is the audio for 10 more Latin proverbs from Latin Via Proverbs - just the audio, but there is a link to a page where you can get English translations and commentary on the proverbs, too. Today's group includes this great saying about the "poor cat in the adage," as Lady Macbeth said (she assumed that everyone in the audience would get the allusion, meaning it must have been a famous saying in its time, although it is not so well-known today): Sumere vult pisces cattus sed flumen abhorret.
Greek Proverb of the Day: Today's proverb is Καρκῖνος ὀρθα βαδίζειν οὐ μεμάθηκεν (English: The crab has not learned to walk straight - something a bit like the leopard not changing his spots). You can use the Javascript to include the Greek proverb of the day automatically each day on your webpage, blog, or wiki - and each Greek proverb also comes with a Latin version.
RomanSudoku.com: For your numerical amusement, it's Sudoku played with Roman numerals! You can visit the blog for a large version of today's puzzle (it's a difficile puzzle this time, kind of hard!), which is conveniently sized to print out and play.
Learning Latin Links. The link for today is an online text of the Basia - Latin love poems by Janus Secundus - truly delightful!
How-To Technology Tips. Today's technology tip is about Themes for Firefox 3 - my theme of choice is called "Whitehart."
Latin Via Fables: I've added a Perry fable type, with a Latin version by De Furia plus an image slideshow, to the blog today. This time it is Perry 226, the very famous story of the tortoise and the hare! Here is an illustration from the image slideshow:
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Anyway, here is a round-up of today's blog posts - and for previous posts, check out the Bestiaria Latina Blog archives. You can keep up with the latest posts by using the RSS feed, or you might prefer to subscribe by email.
AudioLatin.com: Proverbs: Here is the audio for 10 more Latin proverbs from Latin Via Proverbs - just the audio, but there is a link to a page where you can get English translations and commentary on the proverbs, too. Today's group includes this great saying about the "poor cat in the adage," as Lady Macbeth said (she assumed that everyone in the audience would get the allusion, meaning it must have been a famous saying in its time, although it is not so well-known today): Sumere vult pisces cattus sed flumen abhorret.
Greek Proverb of the Day: Today's proverb is Καρκῖνος ὀρθα βαδίζειν οὐ μεμάθηκεν (English: The crab has not learned to walk straight - something a bit like the leopard not changing his spots). You can use the Javascript to include the Greek proverb of the day automatically each day on your webpage, blog, or wiki - and each Greek proverb also comes with a Latin version.
RomanSudoku.com: For your numerical amusement, it's Sudoku played with Roman numerals! You can visit the blog for a large version of today's puzzle (it's a difficile puzzle this time, kind of hard!), which is conveniently sized to print out and play.
Learning Latin Links. The link for today is an online text of the Basia - Latin love poems by Janus Secundus - truly delightful!
How-To Technology Tips. Today's technology tip is about Themes for Firefox 3 - my theme of choice is called "Whitehart."
Latin Via Fables: I've added a Perry fable type, with a Latin version by De Furia plus an image slideshow, to the blog today. This time it is Perry 226, the very famous story of the tortoise and the hare! Here is an illustration from the image slideshow:
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Friday, July 25, 2008
Round-Up: July 25
Here is a round-up of today's blog posts - and for previous posts, check out the Bestiaria Latina Blog archives. You can keep up with the latest posts by using the RSS feed, or you might prefer to subscribe by email. Have a great weekend, everybody!
AudioLatinProverbs.com: In addition to the Latin proverb of the day, I've added a new essay to the AudioLatinProverbs.com blog about the saying Vade ad formicam, o piger! (In English: Turn to the ant, you lazy person!). Listen to the audio, and read a version of the Aesop's fable about the ant and the grasshopper by the 13th-century scholar Vincent Beauvais.
Greek Proverb of the Day: Today's proverb is Τὸ μέλλον οὐδεὶς ἐκφύγοι. (English: No one can escape that which is to come). You can use the Javascript to include the Greek proverb of the day automatically each day on your webpage, blog, or wiki - and each Greek proverb also comes with a Latin version.
AudioLatin.com: Verses: Here is some more audio for the Vulgate Verses book - just the audio, but there is a link to a page where you can get English notes and commentary on these verses also. Today's group includes this great metaphor about the life of the body: Omnis caro faenum et omnis gloria eius quasi flos agri.
How-To Technology Tips. Today's technology tip is about Writing a Knol article for Google's new encyclopedia - I hope all of you will feel inspired to contribute something!
Latin Via Fables: Today I've added an image slideshow to the blog! It is for Perry 372, the story of the lion and the bulls. I've got about 15 different illustrations in the slideshow; here is one of them:
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AudioLatinProverbs.com: In addition to the Latin proverb of the day, I've added a new essay to the AudioLatinProverbs.com blog about the saying Vade ad formicam, o piger! (In English: Turn to the ant, you lazy person!). Listen to the audio, and read a version of the Aesop's fable about the ant and the grasshopper by the 13th-century scholar Vincent Beauvais.
Greek Proverb of the Day: Today's proverb is Τὸ μέλλον οὐδεὶς ἐκφύγοι. (English: No one can escape that which is to come). You can use the Javascript to include the Greek proverb of the day automatically each day on your webpage, blog, or wiki - and each Greek proverb also comes with a Latin version.
AudioLatin.com: Verses: Here is some more audio for the Vulgate Verses book - just the audio, but there is a link to a page where you can get English notes and commentary on these verses also. Today's group includes this great metaphor about the life of the body: Omnis caro faenum et omnis gloria eius quasi flos agri.
How-To Technology Tips. Today's technology tip is about Writing a Knol article for Google's new encyclopedia - I hope all of you will feel inspired to contribute something!
Latin Via Fables: Today I've added an image slideshow to the blog! It is for Perry 372, the story of the lion and the bulls. I've got about 15 different illustrations in the slideshow; here is one of them:
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Thursday, July 24, 2008
Google's Knol Launches: who will contribute?
I thought some folks who are readers of this blog might be interested in the launch of Google's online encyclopedia, Knol, which became publicly available yesterday, July 23: knol.google.com. There's a nice overview of the project in Wired magazine online.
Although it seems unlikely that it will ever achieve the scope of wikipedia (?), Google's Knol offers one important difference from wikipedia: the articles in Knol are attributed, and changes to those articles are moderated by the author. There can be competing articles on a given topic, each attributed to a specific author (or a group of authors working in collaboration). You can learn more in the Help section of knol.google.com.
Of course, I felt compelled to contribute an article about Aesop along with an article about a typical fable, The Boy Who Cried Wolf. The articles are listed here - each author creates a profile page to establish their credentials, and then the articles you contribute are listed down the side in the right-hand column: Knol Author Page.
So, what do you all think? I personally find wikipedia to a great resource, but I know there are many teachers and professors who feel differently, and even forbid their students from using wikipedia. Well, here is a great opportunity to provide an online alternative to wikipedia - and my idealistic sense says that everybody has something of value to contribute! I know that what I can contribute is material related to Aesop and Aesop's fables. I would urge everybody who also has a sense of what they can contribute to log on and write an article. The interface is easy to use (you can insert links, images, etc.). By sharing our efforts at this nice new online resource, teachers can definitely make a positive contribution to educational resources available to our students online.
What do people think is going to happen with Google's Knol? What would you LIKE to see happen with the Knol?
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Although it seems unlikely that it will ever achieve the scope of wikipedia (?), Google's Knol offers one important difference from wikipedia: the articles in Knol are attributed, and changes to those articles are moderated by the author. There can be competing articles on a given topic, each attributed to a specific author (or a group of authors working in collaboration). You can learn more in the Help section of knol.google.com.
Of course, I felt compelled to contribute an article about Aesop along with an article about a typical fable, The Boy Who Cried Wolf. The articles are listed here - each author creates a profile page to establish their credentials, and then the articles you contribute are listed down the side in the right-hand column: Knol Author Page.
So, what do you all think? I personally find wikipedia to a great resource, but I know there are many teachers and professors who feel differently, and even forbid their students from using wikipedia. Well, here is a great opportunity to provide an online alternative to wikipedia - and my idealistic sense says that everybody has something of value to contribute! I know that what I can contribute is material related to Aesop and Aesop's fables. I would urge everybody who also has a sense of what they can contribute to log on and write an article. The interface is easy to use (you can insert links, images, etc.). By sharing our efforts at this nice new online resource, teachers can definitely make a positive contribution to educational resources available to our students online.
What do people think is going to happen with Google's Knol? What would you LIKE to see happen with the Knol?
Some dynamic content may not display if you are reading this blog via RSS or through an email subscription. You can always visit the Bestiaria Latina blog to see the full content, and to find out how to subscribe to the latest posts.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Round-Up: July 22
Here is a round-up of today's blog posts - and for previous posts, check out the Bestiaria Latina Blog archives. You can keep up with the latest posts by using the RSS feed, or you might prefer to subscribe by email.
Latin Proverb of the Day: Today's proverb is Non gladio, sed gratia (English: Not with the sword, but with kindness). You can use the Javascript to include the Latin proverb of the day automatically each day on your webpage, blog, or wiki. Meanwhile, to read a brief essay about this proverb, visit the AudioLatinProverbs.com website.
Greek Proverb of the Day: Today's proverb is Ἡ κύων ἐν φάτνῃ. (English: The dog in the manger - an allusion to a famous Aesop's fable about the spiteful dog who does not eat hay, but will not let the other animals get near the hay, either!). You can use the Javascript to include the Greek proverb of the day automatically each day on your webpage, blog, or wiki - and each Greek proverb also comes with a Latin version.
AudioLatin.com: Proverbs: Here is the audio for 10 more Latin proverbs from Latin Via Proverbs - just the audio, but there is a link to a page where you can get English translations and commentary on the proverbs, too. Today's group includes this great Latin play on words: Amare et mare sunt idem, in utroque multi pereunt.
RomanSudoku.com: For your numerical amusement, it's Sudoku played with Roman numerals! You can visit the blog for a large version of today's puzzle (it's a facile puzzle this time, easy to play!), which is conveniently sized to print out and play.
Learning Latin Links. The link for today is Latin sundial mottoes - hundreds of thought-provoking sayings in Latin, accompanied by Spanish translations.
How-To Technology Tips. Today's technology tip is about FeedBurner BuzzBoost - another easy way to convert an RSS feed to a javascript which you can add to a wiki, blog or webpage.
Latin Via Fables: I've added a Perry fable type, with a Latin version by the Renaissance poet Candidus Pantaleon plus an illustration, to the blog today. This time it is Perry 147, the story of the lion, the bear and the fox. Here is the illustration:
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Latin Proverb of the Day: Today's proverb is Non gladio, sed gratia (English: Not with the sword, but with kindness). You can use the Javascript to include the Latin proverb of the day automatically each day on your webpage, blog, or wiki. Meanwhile, to read a brief essay about this proverb, visit the AudioLatinProverbs.com website.
Greek Proverb of the Day: Today's proverb is Ἡ κύων ἐν φάτνῃ. (English: The dog in the manger - an allusion to a famous Aesop's fable about the spiteful dog who does not eat hay, but will not let the other animals get near the hay, either!). You can use the Javascript to include the Greek proverb of the day automatically each day on your webpage, blog, or wiki - and each Greek proverb also comes with a Latin version.
AudioLatin.com: Proverbs: Here is the audio for 10 more Latin proverbs from Latin Via Proverbs - just the audio, but there is a link to a page where you can get English translations and commentary on the proverbs, too. Today's group includes this great Latin play on words: Amare et mare sunt idem, in utroque multi pereunt.
RomanSudoku.com: For your numerical amusement, it's Sudoku played with Roman numerals! You can visit the blog for a large version of today's puzzle (it's a facile puzzle this time, easy to play!), which is conveniently sized to print out and play.
Learning Latin Links. The link for today is Latin sundial mottoes - hundreds of thought-provoking sayings in Latin, accompanied by Spanish translations.
How-To Technology Tips. Today's technology tip is about FeedBurner BuzzBoost - another easy way to convert an RSS feed to a javascript which you can add to a wiki, blog or webpage.
Latin Via Fables: I've added a Perry fable type, with a Latin version by the Renaissance poet Candidus Pantaleon plus an illustration, to the blog today. This time it is Perry 147, the story of the lion, the bear and the fox. Here is the illustration:
Some dynamic content may not display if you are reading this blog via RSS or through an email subscription. You can always visit the Bestiaria Latina blog to see the full content, and to find out how to subscribe to the latest posts.
Friday, July 18, 2008
Round-Up: July 18
Can you believe it is already mid-July...? Eeek! Well, here is a round-up of today's blog posts - and for previous posts, check out the Bestiaria Latina Blog archives. You can keep up with the latest posts by using the RSS feed, or you might prefer to subscribe by email. I hope everybody has a good weekend!
AudioLatinProverbs.com: In addition to the Latin proverb of the day, I've added a new essay to the AudioLatinProverbs.com blog about the saying Audacem reddit felis absentia murem (In English: The cat's absence makes the mouse grow bold). Listen to the audio, and learn about Ralph, the lizard-eating feline in my own backyard.
Greek Proverb of the Day: Today's proverb is Πρὸ τὰς νίκης ᾄδεις ἐγκώμιον (English: You're singing the victory song before the victory!). You can use the Javascript to include the Greek proverb of the day automatically each day on your webpage, blog, or wiki - and each Greek proverb also comes with a Latin version.
AudioLatin.com: Verses: Here is some more audio for the Vulgate Verses book - just the audio, but there is a link to a page where you can get English notes and commentary on these verses also. Today's group includes this great simile about God as a force of nature: In tempestate et turbine viae eius, et nebulae pulvis pedum eius.
Verbosum: Latin Word Formation. Here is the latest section from the Jenks Manual of Latin Word Formation: the nominal suffix -or, which gives us Latin words from amor to horror.
How-To Technology Tips. Today's technology tip is about Dead.licious - a great little utility that will check all your del.icio.us tags to see if you have any dead links.
Latin Via Fables: I've added a Perry fable type, with a Latin version from Jacobs & Doering's Latin reader, plus an illustration, to the blog today. This time it is Perry 257, the debate between the fox and the lioness about their offspring. Here is the illustration:
Some dynamic content may not display if you are reading this blog via RSS or through an email subscription. You can always visit the Bestiaria Latina blog to see the full content, and to find out how to subscribe to the latest posts.
AudioLatinProverbs.com: In addition to the Latin proverb of the day, I've added a new essay to the AudioLatinProverbs.com blog about the saying Audacem reddit felis absentia murem (In English: The cat's absence makes the mouse grow bold). Listen to the audio, and learn about Ralph, the lizard-eating feline in my own backyard.
Greek Proverb of the Day: Today's proverb is Πρὸ τὰς νίκης ᾄδεις ἐγκώμιον (English: You're singing the victory song before the victory!). You can use the Javascript to include the Greek proverb of the day automatically each day on your webpage, blog, or wiki - and each Greek proverb also comes with a Latin version.
AudioLatin.com: Verses: Here is some more audio for the Vulgate Verses book - just the audio, but there is a link to a page where you can get English notes and commentary on these verses also. Today's group includes this great simile about God as a force of nature: In tempestate et turbine viae eius, et nebulae pulvis pedum eius.
Verbosum: Latin Word Formation. Here is the latest section from the Jenks Manual of Latin Word Formation: the nominal suffix -or, which gives us Latin words from amor to horror.
How-To Technology Tips. Today's technology tip is about Dead.licious - a great little utility that will check all your del.icio.us tags to see if you have any dead links.
Latin Via Fables: I've added a Perry fable type, with a Latin version from Jacobs & Doering's Latin reader, plus an illustration, to the blog today. This time it is Perry 257, the debate between the fox and the lioness about their offspring. Here is the illustration:
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Thursday, July 17, 2008
Round-Up: July 17
Here is a round-up of today's blog posts - and for previous posts, check out the Bestiaria Latina Blog archives. You can keep up with the latest posts by using the RSS feed, or you might prefer to subscribe by email.
Latin Proverb of the Day: Today's proverb is Nemo non formosus filius matri (English: No one fails to be a beautiful son as far as his mother is concerned). You can use the Javascript to include the Latin proverb of the day automatically each day on your webpage, blog, or wiki. Meanwhile, to read a brief essay about this proverb, visit the AudioLatinProverbs.com website.
Greek Proverb of the Day: Today's proverb is Τὴν ἅλμην κυκᾷς, πρὶν τοὺς ἰχθύας ἑλεῖν. (English: You're getting the pickling brine ready before you've got the fish - kind of a marine version of putting the cart before the horse). You can use the Javascript to include the Greek proverb of the day automatically each day on your webpage, blog, or wiki - and each Greek proverb also comes with a Latin version.
AudioLatin.com: Proverbs: Here is the audio for 10 more Latin proverbs from Latin Via Proverbs - just the audio, but there is a link to a page where you can get English translations and commentary on the proverbs, too. Today's group includes this wise saying about drinking and thinking: Cum vino intrat, exit sapientia.
RomanSudoku.com: For your numerical amusement, it's Sudoku played with Roman numerals! You can visit the blog for a large version of today's puzzle (it's perfacile, very easy!), which is conveniently sized to print out and play.
Learning Latin Links. The link for today is eClassics.ning.com - a great social networking site for Latin students and teachers!
How-To Technology Tips. Today's technology tip is about Feed2JS.org - a fantastic online utility that converts an RSS feed into a javascript that you can insert into a webpage or a blog or a wiki (it also works for Desire2Learn, the course management system we use at my school). With Feed2JS you can get the latest news headlines and other fresh content to display automatically - you just install the script and it keeps on refreshing itself with all the latest content. Very cool!
Latin Via Fables: I've added a Perry fable type, with a Latin version by Steinhowel plus an illustration, to the blog today. This time it is Perry 187, the story of Doctor Lion and the Horse. Here is the illustration:
Some dynamic content may not display if you are reading this blog via RSS or through an email subscription. You can always visit the Bestiaria Latina blog to see the full content, and to find out how to subscribe to the latest posts.
Latin Proverb of the Day: Today's proverb is Nemo non formosus filius matri (English: No one fails to be a beautiful son as far as his mother is concerned). You can use the Javascript to include the Latin proverb of the day automatically each day on your webpage, blog, or wiki. Meanwhile, to read a brief essay about this proverb, visit the AudioLatinProverbs.com website.
Greek Proverb of the Day: Today's proverb is Τὴν ἅλμην κυκᾷς, πρὶν τοὺς ἰχθύας ἑλεῖν. (English: You're getting the pickling brine ready before you've got the fish - kind of a marine version of putting the cart before the horse). You can use the Javascript to include the Greek proverb of the day automatically each day on your webpage, blog, or wiki - and each Greek proverb also comes with a Latin version.
AudioLatin.com: Proverbs: Here is the audio for 10 more Latin proverbs from Latin Via Proverbs - just the audio, but there is a link to a page where you can get English translations and commentary on the proverbs, too. Today's group includes this wise saying about drinking and thinking: Cum vino intrat, exit sapientia.
RomanSudoku.com: For your numerical amusement, it's Sudoku played with Roman numerals! You can visit the blog for a large version of today's puzzle (it's perfacile, very easy!), which is conveniently sized to print out and play.
Learning Latin Links. The link for today is eClassics.ning.com - a great social networking site for Latin students and teachers!
How-To Technology Tips. Today's technology tip is about Feed2JS.org - a fantastic online utility that converts an RSS feed into a javascript that you can insert into a webpage or a blog or a wiki (it also works for Desire2Learn, the course management system we use at my school). With Feed2JS you can get the latest news headlines and other fresh content to display automatically - you just install the script and it keeps on refreshing itself with all the latest content. Very cool!
Latin Via Fables: I've added a Perry fable type, with a Latin version by Steinhowel plus an illustration, to the blog today. This time it is Perry 187, the story of Doctor Lion and the Horse. Here is the illustration:
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Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Round-Up: July 15
Here is a round-up of today's blog posts - and for previous posts, check out the Bestiaria Latina Blog archives. You can keep up with the latest posts by using the RSS feed, or you might prefer to subscribe by email.
Latin Proverb of the Day: Today's proverb is Sub pallio sordido sapientia (English: Beneath a filthy cloak, wisdom - in other words, you can't judge a book by its cover). You can use the Javascript to include the Latin proverb of the day automatically each day on your webpage, blog, or wiki. Meanwhile, to read a brief essay about this proverb, visit the AudioLatinProverbs.com website.
Greek Proverb of the Day: Today's proverb is Μικροῦ δὲ ἀγῶνος οὐ μέγ' ἔρχεται κλέος. (English: Great fame does not come from a small contest). You can use the Javascript to include the Greek proverb of the day automatically each day on your webpage, blog, or wiki - and each Greek proverb also comes with a Latin version.
Learning Latin Links. The link for today is William Whitaker's WORDS - a great Latin morphology tool and dictionary, available online and also in a downloadable program for Mac or Windows.
Latin Via Fables: I've added a Perry fable type, with a Latin version by Steinhowel plus an illustration, to the blog today. This time it is Perry 210, the story of the boy who cried "Wolf!"
How-To Technology Tips. Today's technology tip is about Wordle - a fabulous little tool that will create beautiful word clouds from a chunk of text, or from an RSS feed. For example, here is a word cloud based on Book I of the Aeneid! (Click on the image for a larger view.)
Some dynamic content may not display if you are reading this blog via RSS or through an email subscription. You can always visit the Bestiaria Latina blog to see the full content, and to find out how to subscribe to the latest posts.
Latin Proverb of the Day: Today's proverb is Sub pallio sordido sapientia (English: Beneath a filthy cloak, wisdom - in other words, you can't judge a book by its cover). You can use the Javascript to include the Latin proverb of the day automatically each day on your webpage, blog, or wiki. Meanwhile, to read a brief essay about this proverb, visit the AudioLatinProverbs.com website.
Greek Proverb of the Day: Today's proverb is Μικροῦ δὲ ἀγῶνος οὐ μέγ' ἔρχεται κλέος. (English: Great fame does not come from a small contest). You can use the Javascript to include the Greek proverb of the day automatically each day on your webpage, blog, or wiki - and each Greek proverb also comes with a Latin version.
Learning Latin Links. The link for today is William Whitaker's WORDS - a great Latin morphology tool and dictionary, available online and also in a downloadable program for Mac or Windows.
Latin Via Fables: I've added a Perry fable type, with a Latin version by Steinhowel plus an illustration, to the blog today. This time it is Perry 210, the story of the boy who cried "Wolf!"
How-To Technology Tips. Today's technology tip is about Wordle - a fabulous little tool that will create beautiful word clouds from a chunk of text, or from an RSS feed. For example, here is a word cloud based on Book I of the Aeneid! (Click on the image for a larger view.)
Some dynamic content may not display if you are reading this blog via RSS or through an email subscription. You can always visit the Bestiaria Latina blog to see the full content, and to find out how to subscribe to the latest posts.
Friday, July 11, 2008
Round-Up: July 11
Here is a round-up of today's blog posts - and for previous posts, check out the Bestiaria Latina Blog archives. You can keep up with the latest posts by using the RSS feed, or you might prefer to subscribe by email. I hope everybody has a great weekend ahead!
AudioLatinProverbs.com: In addition to the Latin proverb of the day, I've added a new essay to the AudioLatinProverbs.com blog about the saying Et canis in somnis vestigia latrat (In English: A dog also barks at the trail when dreaming.). Listen to the audio, and read the Latin poem about dreams (attributed to Petronius) from which this little saying derives.
Greek Proverb of the Day: Today's proverb is Δηρὸν βουλεύειν, ἵν' ἔχῃ καὶ πολλὸν ἄμεινον. (English: Plan at length, so that things will turn out better by far). You can use the Javascript to include the Greek proverb of the day automatically each day on your webpage, blog, or wiki - and each Greek proverb also comes with a Latin version.
AudioLatin.com: Verses: Here is some more audio for the Vulgate Verses book - just the audio, but there is a link to a page where you can get English notes and commentary on these verses also. Today's group includes this famous blessing: Gratia Domini vobiscum.
Learning Latin Links. The link for today is Corpus Scriptorum Latinorum - a wonderful online resource for more obscure Latin texts.
Verbosum: Latin Word Formation. Here is the latest section from the Jenks Manual of Latin Word Formation: the suffixes -tor and -trix, which give us Latin words like victor, gladiator and venatrix.
How-To Technology Tips. Today's technology tip is about Google's BlogThis button - a way to instantly create blog posts while browsing the web.
Latin Via Fables: I've added a Perry fable type, with a Latin version from the Jacobs & Doering Latin Reader plus an illustration, to the blog today. This time it is Perry 181, the story of a heavily laden donkey and a very selfish horse. Here is the illustration:
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AudioLatinProverbs.com: In addition to the Latin proverb of the day, I've added a new essay to the AudioLatinProverbs.com blog about the saying Et canis in somnis vestigia latrat (In English: A dog also barks at the trail when dreaming.). Listen to the audio, and read the Latin poem about dreams (attributed to Petronius) from which this little saying derives.
Greek Proverb of the Day: Today's proverb is Δηρὸν βουλεύειν, ἵν' ἔχῃ καὶ πολλὸν ἄμεινον. (English: Plan at length, so that things will turn out better by far). You can use the Javascript to include the Greek proverb of the day automatically each day on your webpage, blog, or wiki - and each Greek proverb also comes with a Latin version.
AudioLatin.com: Verses: Here is some more audio for the Vulgate Verses book - just the audio, but there is a link to a page where you can get English notes and commentary on these verses also. Today's group includes this famous blessing: Gratia Domini vobiscum.
Learning Latin Links. The link for today is Corpus Scriptorum Latinorum - a wonderful online resource for more obscure Latin texts.
Verbosum: Latin Word Formation. Here is the latest section from the Jenks Manual of Latin Word Formation: the suffixes -tor and -trix, which give us Latin words like victor, gladiator and venatrix.
How-To Technology Tips. Today's technology tip is about Google's BlogThis button - a way to instantly create blog posts while browsing the web.
Latin Via Fables: I've added a Perry fable type, with a Latin version from the Jacobs & Doering Latin Reader plus an illustration, to the blog today. This time it is Perry 181, the story of a heavily laden donkey and a very selfish horse. Here is the illustration:
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Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Round-Up: July 9
Here is a round-up of today's blog posts - and for previous posts, check out the Bestiaria Latina Blog archives. You can keep up with the latest posts by using the RSS feed, or you might prefer to subscribe by email.
Learning Latin Links. The link for today is Roman Breviary Online - an invaluable resource for those of you who are interested in the Catholic Mass in Latin, and also for anyone who wants to read the lives of the saints in Latin.
Verbosum: Latin and English Vocabulary-Building. The vocabulary topic for today is Latin Diminutives, a very productive aspect of Latin vocabulary which gives rise to all kinds of English derivatives as well, from muscle to umbrella!
Latin Proverb of the Day: Today's proverb is Nullum magnum ingenium sine mixtura dementiae (English: There is no great talent without an admixture of madness). You can use the Javascript to include the Latin proverb of the day automatically each day on your webpage, blog, or wiki. Meanwhile, to read a brief essay about this proverb, visit the AudioLatinProverbs.com website.
Greek Proverb of the Day: Today's proverb is Κηρὸν τοῖς ὠσὶς ἐπαλείφεις (English: you're sealing your ears closed with wax - an allusion to the story of Odysseus and the Sirens!). You can use the Javascript to include the Greek proverb of the day automatically each day on your webpage, blog, or wiki - and each Greek proverb also comes with a Latin version.
Vulgate Verses. The Vulgate Verses book is now available (from Lulu Publishers), and I'm commenting on various verses included in that book for their special qualities in Latin. Today's verse is an amazing simile from the Song of Solomon, Fortis est ut mors dilectio, dura sicut inferus aemulatio, which features a wonderful parallel structure - along with some insight into the vocabulary of the underworld and the afterlife of the "Inferno" (Latin inferus).
How-To Technology Tips. Today's technology tip is about Navigating del.icio.us by using "related tags" - and also some nify ways to use RSS feeds built with related tags!
Latin Via Fables: I've added a Perry fable type, with a Latin version by De Furia plus an illustration, to the blog today. This time it is Perry 176, the story of the man who rescued a frozen serpent. Here is the illustration:
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Learning Latin Links. The link for today is Roman Breviary Online - an invaluable resource for those of you who are interested in the Catholic Mass in Latin, and also for anyone who wants to read the lives of the saints in Latin.
Verbosum: Latin and English Vocabulary-Building. The vocabulary topic for today is Latin Diminutives, a very productive aspect of Latin vocabulary which gives rise to all kinds of English derivatives as well, from muscle to umbrella!
Latin Proverb of the Day: Today's proverb is Nullum magnum ingenium sine mixtura dementiae (English: There is no great talent without an admixture of madness). You can use the Javascript to include the Latin proverb of the day automatically each day on your webpage, blog, or wiki. Meanwhile, to read a brief essay about this proverb, visit the AudioLatinProverbs.com website.
Greek Proverb of the Day: Today's proverb is Κηρὸν τοῖς ὠσὶς ἐπαλείφεις (English: you're sealing your ears closed with wax - an allusion to the story of Odysseus and the Sirens!). You can use the Javascript to include the Greek proverb of the day automatically each day on your webpage, blog, or wiki - and each Greek proverb also comes with a Latin version.
Vulgate Verses. The Vulgate Verses book is now available (from Lulu Publishers), and I'm commenting on various verses included in that book for their special qualities in Latin. Today's verse is an amazing simile from the Song of Solomon, Fortis est ut mors dilectio, dura sicut inferus aemulatio, which features a wonderful parallel structure - along with some insight into the vocabulary of the underworld and the afterlife of the "Inferno" (Latin inferus).
How-To Technology Tips. Today's technology tip is about Navigating del.icio.us by using "related tags" - and also some nify ways to use RSS feeds built with related tags!
Latin Via Fables: I've added a Perry fable type, with a Latin version by De Furia plus an illustration, to the blog today. This time it is Perry 176, the story of the man who rescued a frozen serpent. Here is the illustration:
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Monday, July 7, 2008
Round-Up: July 7
Here is a round-up of today's blog posts - and for previous posts, check out the Bestiaria Latina Blog archives. You can keep up with the latest posts by using the RSS feed, or you might prefer to subscribe by email. I've started something new today, writing my own Aesop's fables in Latin over at Evan Millner's Latin ning, Schola (a fantastic place to read and write everyday Latin, if you are interested in such things!).
Schola Cyberdiarium: Schola forum latinum est, et in illo meo cyberdiario fabulas Aesopi scribo verbis meis. In ascriptione novissima, narravi fabulam De gallina quae ova aurea pariebat.
Learning Latin Links. The link for today is Laudator Temporis Acti - one of my very favorite Latin blogs!
Latin Proverb of the Day: Today's proverb is Auribus oculi fideliores sunt (English: The eyes are more trustworthy than the ears - in other words: seeing is believing). You can use the Javascript to include the Latin proverb of the day automatically each day on your webpage, blog, or wiki. Meanwhile, to read a brief essay about this proverb, visit the AudioLatinProverbs.com website.
Greek Proverb of the Day: Today's proverb is Ἅμα δίδου καὶ λάμβανε. (English: Simultaneously take and give). You can use the Javascript to include the Greek proverb of the day automatically each day on your webpage, blog, or wiki - and each Greek proverb also comes with a Latin version.
Grammatice. As one of my new summer projects, I'm publishing some notes here about grammar and linguistics that I hope will be useful for Latin students and teachers. Today's post is about Final m and Nasalized Vowels in Latin - covering both the logical of elision in poetry, as well as how we got Spanish amigo from Latin amicus.
RomanSudoku.com: For your numerical amusement, it's Sudoku played with Roman numerals! You can visit the blog for a large version of today's puzzle, easier to print out and play.
How-To Technology Tips. Today's technology tip is about Navigating del.icio.us - including a special hack for filtering based on number of tags, along with the wonderful del.icio.us tag cloud.
Latin Via Fables: I've added a Perry fable type, with a Latin version by Steinhowel plus an illustration, to the blog today. This time it is Perry 153, the story of the foolish sheep who made a peace treaty with the wolves. Here is the illustration:
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Schola Cyberdiarium: Schola forum latinum est, et in illo meo cyberdiario fabulas Aesopi scribo verbis meis. In ascriptione novissima, narravi fabulam De gallina quae ova aurea pariebat.
Learning Latin Links. The link for today is Laudator Temporis Acti - one of my very favorite Latin blogs!
Latin Proverb of the Day: Today's proverb is Auribus oculi fideliores sunt (English: The eyes are more trustworthy than the ears - in other words: seeing is believing). You can use the Javascript to include the Latin proverb of the day automatically each day on your webpage, blog, or wiki. Meanwhile, to read a brief essay about this proverb, visit the AudioLatinProverbs.com website.
Greek Proverb of the Day: Today's proverb is Ἅμα δίδου καὶ λάμβανε. (English: Simultaneously take and give). You can use the Javascript to include the Greek proverb of the day automatically each day on your webpage, blog, or wiki - and each Greek proverb also comes with a Latin version.
Grammatice. As one of my new summer projects, I'm publishing some notes here about grammar and linguistics that I hope will be useful for Latin students and teachers. Today's post is about Final m and Nasalized Vowels in Latin - covering both the logical of elision in poetry, as well as how we got Spanish amigo from Latin amicus.
RomanSudoku.com: For your numerical amusement, it's Sudoku played with Roman numerals! You can visit the blog for a large version of today's puzzle, easier to print out and play.
How-To Technology Tips. Today's technology tip is about Navigating del.icio.us - including a special hack for filtering based on number of tags, along with the wonderful del.icio.us tag cloud.
Latin Via Fables: I've added a Perry fable type, with a Latin version by Steinhowel plus an illustration, to the blog today. This time it is Perry 153, the story of the foolish sheep who made a peace treaty with the wolves. Here is the illustration:
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Sunday, July 6, 2008
New ISBN and cover for Aesop's Fables
Back in 2002, I published an English translation of Aesop's fables in the Oxford University Press World's Classics series (you can find out more about the contents of the book at my Aesopica.net website).
Just today, I learned that the series has been reissued with new covers... and with new ISBN numbers! That was a big surprise to me; I know that books change their covers, but I thought the ISBN number was something very stable, something like a unique identifier for a book - apparently not! Even though the contents of the book are identical, the ISBN number has in fact changed.
I've tried to update my websites where I linked to the book listing at Amazon.com, but I'm not sure I caught them all, since I never anticipated that the ISBN for the book would change. Anyway, here is a picture of the new cover - it's from the fable of the fox and the stork - along with the new ISBN number. :-)
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Just today, I learned that the series has been reissued with new covers... and with new ISBN numbers! That was a big surprise to me; I know that books change their covers, but I thought the ISBN number was something very stable, something like a unique identifier for a book - apparently not! Even though the contents of the book are identical, the ISBN number has in fact changed.
I've tried to update my websites where I linked to the book listing at Amazon.com, but I'm not sure I caught them all, since I never anticipated that the ISBN for the book would change. Anyway, here is a picture of the new cover - it's from the fable of the fox and the stork - along with the new ISBN number. :-)
 Old ISBN 0192840509 |  New ISBN 0199540756 |
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Saturday, July 5, 2008
Round-Up: July 5
I hope you all had a good Fourth of July! Here is a round-up of today's blog posts - and for previous posts, check out the Bestiaria Latina Blog archives. You can keep up with the latest posts by using the RSS feed, or you might prefer to subscribe by email.
Learning Latin Links. The link for today is Latin number names - a great chart with cardinals, ordinals, adverbs, distributives, and fraction names, too!
Verbosum: Latin and English Vocabulary-Building. The Latin word root for today is CER/CRE, which gives rise to all sorts of English words, including concern and discrimination (and even excrement!).
Latin Proverb of the Day: Today's proverb is Asinus gestat mysteria (English: The donkey is carrying divine mysteries). You can use the Javascript to include the Latin proverb of the day automatically each day on your webpage, blog, or wiki. Meanwhile, to read a brief essay about this proverb, which is derived from a famous fable, visit the AudioLatinProverbs.com website.
Greek Proverb of the Day: Today's proverb is Ἐυτυχία πολύφιλος (English: Good fortune has many friends - in other words, you'll find plenty of people to have dinner with when you are able to pick up the tab!). You can use the Javascript to include the Greek proverb of the day automatically each day on your webpage, blog, or wiki - and each Greek proverb also comes with a Latin version.
AudioLatin.com: Verses: Here is some more audio for the Vulgate Verses book - just the audio, but there is a link to a page where you can get English notes and commentary on these verses also. Today's group includes this saying about "fools for Christ," Nos stulti propter Christum.
How-To Technology Tips. Today's technology tip is about Dynamic websites generated by del.icio.us - the easiest way I know of keeping your "links list" up to date!
Latin Via Fables: I've added a Perry fable type, with a Latin version by the medieval preacher John of Sheppey plus an illustration, to the blog today. This time it is Perry 155, the story of the wolf and the lamb at the stream. Here is the illustration:
Some dynamic content may not display if you are reading this blog via RSS or through an email subscription. You can always visit the Bestiaria Latina blog to see the full content, and to find out how to subscribe to the latest posts.
Learning Latin Links. The link for today is Latin number names - a great chart with cardinals, ordinals, adverbs, distributives, and fraction names, too!
Verbosum: Latin and English Vocabulary-Building. The Latin word root for today is CER/CRE, which gives rise to all sorts of English words, including concern and discrimination (and even excrement!).
Latin Proverb of the Day: Today's proverb is Asinus gestat mysteria (English: The donkey is carrying divine mysteries). You can use the Javascript to include the Latin proverb of the day automatically each day on your webpage, blog, or wiki. Meanwhile, to read a brief essay about this proverb, which is derived from a famous fable, visit the AudioLatinProverbs.com website.
Greek Proverb of the Day: Today's proverb is Ἐυτυχία πολύφιλος (English: Good fortune has many friends - in other words, you'll find plenty of people to have dinner with when you are able to pick up the tab!). You can use the Javascript to include the Greek proverb of the day automatically each day on your webpage, blog, or wiki - and each Greek proverb also comes with a Latin version.
AudioLatin.com: Verses: Here is some more audio for the Vulgate Verses book - just the audio, but there is a link to a page where you can get English notes and commentary on these verses also. Today's group includes this saying about "fools for Christ," Nos stulti propter Christum.
How-To Technology Tips. Today's technology tip is about Dynamic websites generated by del.icio.us - the easiest way I know of keeping your "links list" up to date!
Latin Via Fables: I've added a Perry fable type, with a Latin version by the medieval preacher John of Sheppey plus an illustration, to the blog today. This time it is Perry 155, the story of the wolf and the lamb at the stream. Here is the illustration:
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Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Round-Up: July 1
Can you believe it is already July??? Here is a round-up of today's blog posts - and for previous posts, check out the Bestiaria Latina Blog archives. You can keep up with the latest posts by using the RSS feed, or you might prefer to subscribe by email.
Learning Latin Links. The link for today is The Multilingual Periodic Table - get the names of all the elements in Latin and in MANY other languages, too!
Verbosum: Latin and English Vocabulary-Building. Today I posted a long list of Latin words adopted directly into English, including even some Latin verbs, such as deficit, recipe and caveat!
AudioLatinProverbs.com: In addition to the Latin proverb of the day, I've added a new essay to the AudioLatinProverbs.com blog about the saying Est avis in dextra melior quam quattuor extra. (In English: A bird in the right hand is better than four outside). Listen to the audio, and read some Latin variants on the saying, including some in the form of elegiac couplets!
Greek Proverb of the Day: Today's proverb is Τὰ πέρυσι ἀεὶ βελτίω (English: The things of yesteryear are always better). You can use the Javascript to include the Greek proverb of the day automatically each day on your webpage, blog, or wiki - and each Greek proverb also comes with a Latin version.
AudioLatin.com: Verses: Here is some more audio for the Vulgate Verses book - just the audio, but there is a link to a page where you can get English notes and commentary on these verses also. Today's group includes this famous phrase from the rosary: Benedicta tu inter mulieres.
How-To Technology Tips. Today's technology tip is about Creating your del.icio.us account - with notes about configuring your del.icio.us profile and managing multiple del.icio.us accounts.
Latin Via Fables: I've added a Perry fable type, with a Latin version by Steinhowel plus an illustration, to the blog today. This time it is Perry 156, the story of the wolf and the crane. Here is the illustration:
Some dynamic content may not display if you are reading this blog via RSS or through an email subscription. You can always visit the Bestiaria Latina blog to see the full content, and to find out how to subscribe to the latest posts.
Learning Latin Links. The link for today is The Multilingual Periodic Table - get the names of all the elements in Latin and in MANY other languages, too!
Verbosum: Latin and English Vocabulary-Building. Today I posted a long list of Latin words adopted directly into English, including even some Latin verbs, such as deficit, recipe and caveat!
AudioLatinProverbs.com: In addition to the Latin proverb of the day, I've added a new essay to the AudioLatinProverbs.com blog about the saying Est avis in dextra melior quam quattuor extra. (In English: A bird in the right hand is better than four outside). Listen to the audio, and read some Latin variants on the saying, including some in the form of elegiac couplets!
Greek Proverb of the Day: Today's proverb is Τὰ πέρυσι ἀεὶ βελτίω (English: The things of yesteryear are always better). You can use the Javascript to include the Greek proverb of the day automatically each day on your webpage, blog, or wiki - and each Greek proverb also comes with a Latin version.
AudioLatin.com: Verses: Here is some more audio for the Vulgate Verses book - just the audio, but there is a link to a page where you can get English notes and commentary on these verses also. Today's group includes this famous phrase from the rosary: Benedicta tu inter mulieres.
How-To Technology Tips. Today's technology tip is about Creating your del.icio.us account - with notes about configuring your del.icio.us profile and managing multiple del.icio.us accounts.
Latin Via Fables: I've added a Perry fable type, with a Latin version by Steinhowel plus an illustration, to the blog today. This time it is Perry 156, the story of the wolf and the crane. Here is the illustration:
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