Friday, February 20, 2015
Hiatus Brevis
The blog will be on hiatus for a few days, but I'll be back! Meanwhile, you can browse the archives at the blog for Latin amusements: Bestiaria Latina.
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Latin Proverbs and Fables Round-Up: February 19
Here is a round-up of today's proverbs and fables - 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.
HODIE (Roman Calendar): ante diem undecimum Kalendas Martias.
MYTHS and LEGENDS: The art image for today's legend shows Zeus and Amalthea; you can also see the legends for the current week listed together here.
TODAY'S MOTTOES and PROVERBS:
TINY MOTTOES: Today's tiny motto is: Grata quies (English: Repose is welcome).
3-WORD PROVERBS: Today's 3-word verb-less proverb is Iniuriarum remedium oblivio (English: The remedy for injuries you've suffered is to forget about them).
AUDIO PROVERBS: Today's audio Latin proverb is Errores medicorum terra tegit (English: The earth covers the doctors' mistakes). To read a brief essay about this proverb and to listen to the audio, visit the Latin Via Proverbs blog.
PUBLILIUS SYRUS: Today's proverb from Publilius Syrus is: Brevis ipsa vita est, sed malis fit longior (English: Life itself is short, but it becomes longer through suffering).
ERASMUS' ANIMALS: Today's animal proverb from Erasmus is Piscis primum a capite foetet (English: The fish starts to stink from the head; from Adagia 4.2.97 - the idea being that organizations also start to stink with corruption from the top).
BREVISSIMA: The distich poster for today is Ad Amorem. Click here for a full-sized view.
And here are today's proverbial LOLcats:
TODAY'S FABLES:
MILLE FABULAE: The fable from the Mille Fabulae et Una widget is Leo et Homo, Concertantes, a wonderful story about art and life.
FABULAE FACILES: The fable from the Fabulae Faciles widget is Iuppiter et Serpens, the story of a snake and its unwelcome gift (this fable has a vocabulary list).
Latin Fables Read by Justin Slocum Bailey. Here is today's audio fable: Vulpes, Corvus et Gallus, with links to the audio and to the blog post.
HODIE (Roman Calendar): ante diem undecimum Kalendas Martias.
MYTHS and LEGENDS: The art image for today's legend shows Zeus and Amalthea; you can also see the legends for the current week listed together here.
TODAY'S MOTTOES and PROVERBS:
TINY MOTTOES: Today's tiny motto is: Grata quies (English: Repose is welcome).
3-WORD PROVERBS: Today's 3-word verb-less proverb is Iniuriarum remedium oblivio (English: The remedy for injuries you've suffered is to forget about them).
AUDIO PROVERBS: Today's audio Latin proverb is Errores medicorum terra tegit (English: The earth covers the doctors' mistakes). To read a brief essay about this proverb and to listen to the audio, visit the Latin Via Proverbs blog.
PUBLILIUS SYRUS: Today's proverb from Publilius Syrus is: Brevis ipsa vita est, sed malis fit longior (English: Life itself is short, but it becomes longer through suffering).
ERASMUS' ANIMALS: Today's animal proverb from Erasmus is Piscis primum a capite foetet (English: The fish starts to stink from the head; from Adagia 4.2.97 - the idea being that organizations also start to stink with corruption from the top).
BREVISSIMA: The distich poster for today is Ad Amorem. Click here for a full-sized view.
And here are today's proverbial LOLcats:
Iratum noli stimulare.
Do not provoke someone who is angry.
Malo me diligi quam metui.
I prefer to be loved rather than feared.
TODAY'S FABLES:
MILLE FABULAE: The fable from the Mille Fabulae et Una widget is Leo et Homo, Concertantes, a wonderful story about art and life.
FABULAE FACILES: The fable from the Fabulae Faciles widget is Iuppiter et Serpens, the story of a snake and its unwelcome gift (this fable has a vocabulary list).
Latin Fables Read by Justin Slocum Bailey. Here is today's audio fable: Vulpes, Corvus et Gallus, with links to the audio and to the blog post.
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Latin Proverbs and Fables Round-Up: February 17
Here is a round-up of today's proverbs and fables - and for previous posts, check out the Bestiaria Latina Blog archives. If you are looking for free PDF copies of my books, you can find links to all of them here: #PDF Tribute to Aaron Swartz
HODIE (Roman Calendar): ante diem tertium decimum Kalendas Martias.
MYTHS and LEGENDS: The art image for today's legend shows Hylas and the Nymphs; you can also see the legends for the current week listed together here.
TODAY'S MOTTOES and PROVERBS:
3-WORD MOTTOES: Today's 3-word motto is Malum bono vince (English: Conquer evil with good).
3-WORD PROVERBS: Today's 3-word proverb is Etiam prudentissimus peccat (English: Even the most prudent man makes mistakes).
RHYMING PROVERBS: Today's proverb with rhyme is: Multa facit dira, si non compescitur ira (English: Anger can do many terrible things, if it is not held in check).
VULGATE VERSES: Today's verse is Vos estis lux mundi (Matt. 5:14). For a translation, check out the polyglot Bible, in English, Hebrew, Latin and Greek, at the Sacred Texts Archive online.
ELIZABETHAN PROVERBS: Here is today's proverb commentary, this time by Conybeare: Homo bulla: A proverbe notinge the frayltie of mannes life which vanisheth awaye like a bubble of water..
BREVISSIMA: The distich poster for today is Fert Omnia Secum. Click here for a full-sized view.
And here are today's proverbial LOLcats:
TODAY'S FABLES:
MILLE FABULAE: The fable from the Mille Fabulae et Una widget is Asini Spongiis et Sale Onusti, the story of a donkey who is too smart for his own good.
FABULAE FACILES: The fable from the Fabulae Faciles widget is Feles et Venus, the wonderful story of what happened when Venus changed a cat into a woman (this fable has a vocabulary list).
Latin Fables Read by Justin Slocum Bailey. Here is today's audio fable: Vulpes et Avis Terraneola, with links to the audio and to the blog post.
HODIE (Roman Calendar): ante diem tertium decimum Kalendas Martias.
MYTHS and LEGENDS: The art image for today's legend shows Hylas and the Nymphs; you can also see the legends for the current week listed together here.
TODAY'S MOTTOES and PROVERBS:
3-WORD MOTTOES: Today's 3-word motto is Malum bono vince (English: Conquer evil with good).
3-WORD PROVERBS: Today's 3-word proverb is Etiam prudentissimus peccat (English: Even the most prudent man makes mistakes).
RHYMING PROVERBS: Today's proverb with rhyme is: Multa facit dira, si non compescitur ira (English: Anger can do many terrible things, if it is not held in check).
VULGATE VERSES: Today's verse is Vos estis lux mundi (Matt. 5:14). For a translation, check out the polyglot Bible, in English, Hebrew, Latin and Greek, at the Sacred Texts Archive online.
ELIZABETHAN PROVERBS: Here is today's proverb commentary, this time by Conybeare: Homo bulla: A proverbe notinge the frayltie of mannes life which vanisheth awaye like a bubble of water..
BREVISSIMA: The distich poster for today is Fert Omnia Secum. Click here for a full-sized view.
And here are today's proverbial LOLcats:
In libris libertas.
In books there is freedom.
Dulcior est fructus post multa pericula ductus.
Sweeter is the fruit obtained after many dangers.
TODAY'S FABLES:
MILLE FABULAE: The fable from the Mille Fabulae et Una widget is Asini Spongiis et Sale Onusti, the story of a donkey who is too smart for his own good.
FABULAE FACILES: The fable from the Fabulae Faciles widget is Feles et Venus, the wonderful story of what happened when Venus changed a cat into a woman (this fable has a vocabulary list).
Latin Fables Read by Justin Slocum Bailey. Here is today's audio fable: Vulpes et Avis Terraneola, with links to the audio and to the blog post.
Sunday, February 15, 2015
Latin Proverbs and Fables Round-Up: February 15
Here is a round-up of today's proverbs and fables - and for previous posts, check out the Bestiaria Latina Blog archives. If you are a Pinterest user, you might enjoy following the Bestiaria Latina at Pinterest, and there is also a LatinLOLCat Board.
HODIE (Roman Calendar): ante diem quintum decimum Kalendas Martias.
MYTHS and LEGENDS: The art image for today's legend shows The Head of Medusa; you can also see the legends for the current week listed together here.
TODAY'S MOTTOES and PROVERBS:
TINY PROVERBS: Today's tiny proverb is: Lauda finem (English: Praise the ending).
3-WORD MOTTOES: Today's 3-word verb-less motto is Forti nihil difficile (English: For the brave man, nothing is difficult).
ANIMAL PROVERBS: Today's animal proverb is Cattus saepe satur cum capto mure iocatur (English: A cat with a full stomach often plays with the mouse it has caught).
POLYDORUS: Today's proverb from Polydorus is: Dominus pauperem facit et ditat (English: The Lord makes a man poor, and makes him rich).
PROPER NAME PROVERBS: Today's proper name proverb from Erasmus is Apertae Musarum ianuae (English: The doors of the Muses are open; from Adagia 2.7.41 — it refers to a person who is creative and quick-witted).
GREEK PROVERBS: Today's proverb is Γέρων ἀλώπηξ οὐχ ἁλίσχεται πάγῃ (English: The old fox is not caught in the snare).
BREVISSIMA: The distich poster for today is Vitam Regit Fortuna, Non Sapientia. Click here for a full-sized view.
And here are today's proverbial LOLcats:
TODAY'S FABLES:
FABULAE FACILES: The fable from the Fabulae Faciles widget is Sus Parturiens et Lupus, the story of a sow and an unlikely midwife (this fable has a vocabulary list).
MILLE FABULAE: The fable from the Mille Fabulae et Una widget is Cervus et Cornua Eius, a story about a mistaken body image.
Latin Fables Read by Justin Slocum Bailey. Here is today's audio fable: Vulpes, Vultur et Ostrea, with links to the audio and to the blog post.
HODIE (Roman Calendar): ante diem quintum decimum Kalendas Martias.
MYTHS and LEGENDS: The art image for today's legend shows The Head of Medusa; you can also see the legends for the current week listed together here.
TODAY'S MOTTOES and PROVERBS:
TINY PROVERBS: Today's tiny proverb is: Lauda finem (English: Praise the ending).
3-WORD MOTTOES: Today's 3-word verb-less motto is Forti nihil difficile (English: For the brave man, nothing is difficult).
ANIMAL PROVERBS: Today's animal proverb is Cattus saepe satur cum capto mure iocatur (English: A cat with a full stomach often plays with the mouse it has caught).
POLYDORUS: Today's proverb from Polydorus is: Dominus pauperem facit et ditat (English: The Lord makes a man poor, and makes him rich).
PROPER NAME PROVERBS: Today's proper name proverb from Erasmus is Apertae Musarum ianuae (English: The doors of the Muses are open; from Adagia 2.7.41 — it refers to a person who is creative and quick-witted).
GREEK PROVERBS: Today's proverb is Γέρων ἀλώπηξ οὐχ ἁλίσχεται πάγῃ (English: The old fox is not caught in the snare).
BREVISSIMA: The distich poster for today is Vitam Regit Fortuna, Non Sapientia. Click here for a full-sized view.
And here are today's proverbial LOLcats:
Labore et scientia.
By effort and knowledge.
Qui rapit, habet.
He who grabs, has.
TODAY'S FABLES:
FABULAE FACILES: The fable from the Fabulae Faciles widget is Sus Parturiens et Lupus, the story of a sow and an unlikely midwife (this fable has a vocabulary list).
MILLE FABULAE: The fable from the Mille Fabulae et Una widget is Cervus et Cornua Eius, a story about a mistaken body image.
Latin Fables Read by Justin Slocum Bailey. Here is today's audio fable: Vulpes, Vultur et Ostrea, with links to the audio and to the blog post.
Friday, February 13, 2015
Latin Proverbs and Fables Round-Up: February 13
Here is a round-up of today's proverbs and fables - 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.
HODIE (Roman Calendar): Idus Februariae, the Ides of February.
MYTHS and LEGENDS: The art image for today's legend shows The Sacrifice of Polyxena; you can also see the legends for the current week listed together here.
TODAY'S MOTTOES and PROVERBS:
TINY MOTTOES: Today's tiny motto is: Cedo nulli (English: I yield to no one).
3-WORD PROVERBS: Today's 3-word verb-less proverb is Iovis omnia plena (English: All things are full of God).
AUDIO PROVERBS: Today's audio Latin proverb is Cogito, ergo sum (English: I think, therefore I am). To read a brief essay about this proverb and to listen to the audio, visit the Latin Via Proverbs blog.
PUBLILIUS SYRUS: Today's proverb from Publilius Syrus is: Etiam oblivisci, quid sis, interdum expedit (English: Sometimes it can even be helpful to forget what you are).
ERASMUS' ANIMALS: Today's animal proverb from Erasmus is Faenum habet in cornu; longe fuge (English: He's got hay on his horn; keep your distance; from Adagia 1.1.81 - the hay tied on the horn was a sign to all that the bull was especially bad-tempered).
BREVISSIMA: The distich poster for today is Apologia Fortunae. Click here for a full-sized view.
And here are today's proverbial LOLcats:
TODAY'S FABLES:
FABULAE FACILES: The fable from the Fabulae Faciles widget is Serpens et Filius Eius, a "dog-eat-dog" story, but with snakes (this fable has a vocabulary list).
MILLE FABULAE: The fable from the Mille Fabulae et Una widget is Leo et Pastor, the famous story of Androcles and the lion.
Latin Fables Read by Justin Slocum Bailey. Here is today's audio fable: Vulpes et Maeander Fluvius, with links to the audio and to the blog post.
HODIE (Roman Calendar): Idus Februariae, the Ides of February.
MYTHS and LEGENDS: The art image for today's legend shows The Sacrifice of Polyxena; you can also see the legends for the current week listed together here.
TODAY'S MOTTOES and PROVERBS:
TINY MOTTOES: Today's tiny motto is: Cedo nulli (English: I yield to no one).
3-WORD PROVERBS: Today's 3-word verb-less proverb is Iovis omnia plena (English: All things are full of God).
AUDIO PROVERBS: Today's audio Latin proverb is Cogito, ergo sum (English: I think, therefore I am). To read a brief essay about this proverb and to listen to the audio, visit the Latin Via Proverbs blog.
PUBLILIUS SYRUS: Today's proverb from Publilius Syrus is: Etiam oblivisci, quid sis, interdum expedit (English: Sometimes it can even be helpful to forget what you are).
ERASMUS' ANIMALS: Today's animal proverb from Erasmus is Faenum habet in cornu; longe fuge (English: He's got hay on his horn; keep your distance; from Adagia 1.1.81 - the hay tied on the horn was a sign to all that the bull was especially bad-tempered).
BREVISSIMA: The distich poster for today is Apologia Fortunae. Click here for a full-sized view.
And here are today's proverbial LOLcats:
Longa via est: propera.
The way is long: hurry.
Parva leves capiunt animos.
Small things capture silly souls.
TODAY'S FABLES:
FABULAE FACILES: The fable from the Fabulae Faciles widget is Serpens et Filius Eius, a "dog-eat-dog" story, but with snakes (this fable has a vocabulary list).
MILLE FABULAE: The fable from the Mille Fabulae et Una widget is Leo et Pastor, the famous story of Androcles and the lion.
Latin Fables Read by Justin Slocum Bailey. Here is today's audio fable: Vulpes et Maeander Fluvius, with links to the audio and to the blog post.
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Latin Proverbs and Fables Round-Up: February 11
Here is a round-up of today's proverbs and fables - and for previous posts, check out the Bestiaria Latina Blog archives. If you are looking for free PDF copies of my books, you can find links to all of them here: #PDF Tribute to Aaron Swartz
HODIE (Roman Calendar): ante diem tertium Idus Februarias.
MYTHS and LEGENDS: The art image for today's legend shows Bucephalus and Alexander; you can also see the legends for the current week listed together here.
TODAY'S MOTTOES and PROVERBS:
3-WORD MOTTOES: Today's 3-word motto is Misceo iocis seria (English: I mix serious matters with joking ones).
3-WORD PROVERBS: Today's 3-word proverb is Doce ut discas (English: Teach so that you can learn).
RHYMING PROVERBS: Today's proverb with rhyme is: O adolescentes, ad caelum mittite mentes! (English: O youths, direct your thoughts to heaven!).
VULGATE VERSES: Today's verse is Dominus dedit; Dominus abstulit (Job 1:21). For a translation, check out the polyglot Bible, in English, Hebrew, Latin and Greek, at the Sacred Texts Archive online.
ELIZABETHAN PROVERBS: Here is today's proverb commentary, this time by Taverner: Nemini fidas, nisi cum quo prius modium salis absumpseris: Trust no man, onles thou hast first eaten a bushel of salt with him. Without fayle it is harde at this day to mete with one, whom thou may trust in all thinges.
BREVISSIMA: The distich poster for today is Felix et Miser. Click here for a full-sized view.
And here are today's proverbial LOLcats:
TODAY'S FABLES:
FABULAE FACILES: The fable from the Fabulae Faciles widget is Pisces e Sartagine Exsilientes, an "out of the frying pan, into the fire" fable (this fable has a vocabulary list).
MILLE FABULAE: The fable from the Mille Fabulae et Una widget is Aesopus et Arcus , a riddle-fable about relaxing.
Latin Fables Read by Justin Slocum Bailey. Here is today's audio fable: Vulpes Sine Cauda, with links to the audio and to the blog post.
HODIE (Roman Calendar): ante diem tertium Idus Februarias.
MYTHS and LEGENDS: The art image for today's legend shows Bucephalus and Alexander; you can also see the legends for the current week listed together here.
TODAY'S MOTTOES and PROVERBS:
3-WORD MOTTOES: Today's 3-word motto is Misceo iocis seria (English: I mix serious matters with joking ones).
3-WORD PROVERBS: Today's 3-word proverb is Doce ut discas (English: Teach so that you can learn).
RHYMING PROVERBS: Today's proverb with rhyme is: O adolescentes, ad caelum mittite mentes! (English: O youths, direct your thoughts to heaven!).
VULGATE VERSES: Today's verse is Dominus dedit; Dominus abstulit (Job 1:21). For a translation, check out the polyglot Bible, in English, Hebrew, Latin and Greek, at the Sacred Texts Archive online.
ELIZABETHAN PROVERBS: Here is today's proverb commentary, this time by Taverner: Nemini fidas, nisi cum quo prius modium salis absumpseris: Trust no man, onles thou hast first eaten a bushel of salt with him. Without fayle it is harde at this day to mete with one, whom thou may trust in all thinges.
BREVISSIMA: The distich poster for today is Felix et Miser. Click here for a full-sized view.
And here are today's proverbial LOLcats:
Qui pauca legit, pauca scit.
He who reads little knows little.
Audentes forsque deusque iuvat.
Both luck and God favor those who are bold.
TODAY'S FABLES:
FABULAE FACILES: The fable from the Fabulae Faciles widget is Pisces e Sartagine Exsilientes, an "out of the frying pan, into the fire" fable (this fable has a vocabulary list).
MILLE FABULAE: The fable from the Mille Fabulae et Una widget is Aesopus et Arcus , a riddle-fable about relaxing.
Latin Fables Read by Justin Slocum Bailey. Here is today's audio fable: Vulpes Sine Cauda, with links to the audio and to the blog post.
Monday, February 9, 2015
Latin Proverbs and Fables Round-Up: February 9
Here is a round-up of today's proverbs and fables - and for previous posts, check out the Bestiaria Latina Blog archives. If you are a Pinterest user, you might enjoy following the Bestiaria Latina at Pinterest, and there is also a LatinLOLCat Board.
HODIE (Roman Calendar): ante diem quintum Idus Februarias.
MYTHS and LEGENDS: The art image for today's legend shows The Abduction of Persephone; you can also see the legends for the current week listed together here.
TODAY'S MOTTOES and PROVERBS:
TINY PROVERBS: Today's tiny proverb is: Finem respice (English: Keep the end in sight).
3-WORD MOTTOES: Today's 3-word verb-less motto is Post mala prudentior (English: Wiser after misfortune).
ANIMAL PROVERBS: Today's animal proverb is Simia est simia, etiamsi aurea gestet insignia (English: A monkey is a monkey, even if it wears gold medals).
POLYDORUS: Today's proverb from Polydorus is: Obsequium amicos, veritas odium parit (English: Fawning begets friends, but truth begets hatred).
PROPER NAME PROVERBS: Today's proper name proverb from Erasmus is Porro a Iove atque fulmine (English: Far from Jupiter, and from his lightning bolt; from Adagia 1.3.96).
GREEK PROVERBS: Today's proverb is Λύπης πάσης γίνετ' ἰατρὸς χρόνος (English: Time is the doctor of all pain).
BREVISSIMA: The distich poster for today is Fortuna Vocor. Click here for a full-sized view.
And here are today's proverbial LOLcats:
TODAY'S FABLES:
MILLE FABULAE: The fable from the Mille Fabulae et Una widget is Musca et Quadrigae, the story of a self-important fly.
FABULAE FACILES: The fable from the Fabulae Faciles widget is Mors et Pauper, a story about being careful what you ask for (this fable has a vocabulary list).
Latin Fables Read by Justin Slocum Bailey. Here is today's audio fable: Vulpecula et Tintinnabulum, with links to the audio and to the blog post.
HODIE (Roman Calendar): ante diem quintum Idus Februarias.
MYTHS and LEGENDS: The art image for today's legend shows The Abduction of Persephone; you can also see the legends for the current week listed together here.
TODAY'S MOTTOES and PROVERBS:
TINY PROVERBS: Today's tiny proverb is: Finem respice (English: Keep the end in sight).
3-WORD MOTTOES: Today's 3-word verb-less motto is Post mala prudentior (English: Wiser after misfortune).
ANIMAL PROVERBS: Today's animal proverb is Simia est simia, etiamsi aurea gestet insignia (English: A monkey is a monkey, even if it wears gold medals).
POLYDORUS: Today's proverb from Polydorus is: Obsequium amicos, veritas odium parit (English: Fawning begets friends, but truth begets hatred).
PROPER NAME PROVERBS: Today's proper name proverb from Erasmus is Porro a Iove atque fulmine (English: Far from Jupiter, and from his lightning bolt; from Adagia 1.3.96).
GREEK PROVERBS: Today's proverb is Λύπης πάσης γίνετ' ἰατρὸς χρόνος (English: Time is the doctor of all pain).
BREVISSIMA: The distich poster for today is Fortuna Vocor. Click here for a full-sized view.
And here are today's proverbial LOLcats:
Divitiae non semper optimis contingunt.
Wealth does not always fall to those who are best.
Multa docet fames.
Hunger teaches many things.
MILLE FABULAE: The fable from the Mille Fabulae et Una widget is Musca et Quadrigae, the story of a self-important fly.
FABULAE FACILES: The fable from the Fabulae Faciles widget is Mors et Pauper, a story about being careful what you ask for (this fable has a vocabulary list).
Latin Fables Read by Justin Slocum Bailey. Here is today's audio fable: Vulpecula et Tintinnabulum, with links to the audio and to the blog post.
Saturday, February 7, 2015
Latin Proverbs and Fables Round-Up: February 7
Here is a round-up of today's proverbs and fables - 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.
HODIE (Roman Calendar): ante diem septimum Idus Februarias.
MYTHS and LEGENDS: The art image for today's legend shows Leda and the Swan; you can also see the legends for the current week listed together here.
TODAY'S MOTTOES and PROVERBS:
TINY MOTTOES: Today's tiny motto is: Sperandum (English: We must have hope).
3-WORD PROVERBS: Today's 3-word verb-less proverb is Liber medicina animi (English: A book is the soul's medicine)
AUDIO PROVERBS: Today's audio Latin proverb is Arcum nimia frangit intensio (English: Too much tension breaks the bow). To read a brief essay about this proverb and to listen to the audio, visit the Latin Via Proverbs blog.
PUBLILIUS SYRUS: Today's proverb from Publilius Syrus is: Beneficium qui nescit dare, iniuste petit (English: Someone who doesn't know how to do a favor shouldn't ask for one).
ERASMUS' ANIMALS: Today's animal proverb from Erasmus is Non curat numerum lupus (English: The wolf doesn't care about the number of flock; from Adagia 2.4.99... in other words: count your sheep, but the wolf will still take what he wants).
BREVISSIMA: The distich poster for today is Dies Clarissima. Click here for a full-sized view.
And here are today's proverbial LOLcats:
TODAY'S FABLES:
FABULAE FACILES: The fable from the Fabulae Faciles widget is Ollae Duae, a story of mismatched friends (this fable has a vocabulary list).
MILLE FABULAE: The fable from the Mille Fabulae et Una widget is Hercules et Rusticus, a story about how the god helps him that helps himself.
Latin Fables Read by Justin Slocum Bailey. Here is today's audio fable: Vulpes et Statua, with links to the audio and to the blog post.
HODIE (Roman Calendar): ante diem septimum Idus Februarias.
MYTHS and LEGENDS: The art image for today's legend shows Leda and the Swan; you can also see the legends for the current week listed together here.
TODAY'S MOTTOES and PROVERBS:
TINY MOTTOES: Today's tiny motto is: Sperandum (English: We must have hope).
3-WORD PROVERBS: Today's 3-word verb-less proverb is Liber medicina animi (English: A book is the soul's medicine)
AUDIO PROVERBS: Today's audio Latin proverb is Arcum nimia frangit intensio (English: Too much tension breaks the bow). To read a brief essay about this proverb and to listen to the audio, visit the Latin Via Proverbs blog.
PUBLILIUS SYRUS: Today's proverb from Publilius Syrus is: Beneficium qui nescit dare, iniuste petit (English: Someone who doesn't know how to do a favor shouldn't ask for one).
ERASMUS' ANIMALS: Today's animal proverb from Erasmus is Non curat numerum lupus (English: The wolf doesn't care about the number of flock; from Adagia 2.4.99... in other words: count your sheep, but the wolf will still take what he wants).
BREVISSIMA: The distich poster for today is Dies Clarissima. Click here for a full-sized view.
And here are today's proverbial LOLcats:
Latent futura.
The future things are hidden.
Mundus ipse est ingens deorum omnium templum.
The world itself is a huge temple of all the gods.
TODAY'S FABLES:
FABULAE FACILES: The fable from the Fabulae Faciles widget is Ollae Duae, a story of mismatched friends (this fable has a vocabulary list).
MILLE FABULAE: The fable from the Mille Fabulae et Una widget is Hercules et Rusticus, a story about how the god helps him that helps himself.
Thursday, February 5, 2015
Latin Proverbs and Fables Round-Up: February 5
Here is a round-up of today's proverbs and fables - and for previous posts, check out the Bestiaria Latina Blog archives. If you are looking for free PDF copies of my books, you can find links to all of them here: #PDF Tribute to Aaron Swartz
HODIE (Roman Calendar): Nonae Februariae, the Nones of February.
MYTHS and LEGENDS: The art image for today's legend shows The Choice of Heracles; you can also see the legends for the current week listed together here.
TODAY'S MOTTOES and PROVERBS:
3-WORD MOTTOES: Today's 3-word motto is Deus dabit vela (English: God will give the sails).
3-WORD PROVERBS: Today's 3-word proverb is Cedant arma legibus (English: Let weapons yield to the laws).
RHYMING PROVERBS: Today's proverb with rhyme is: Omnia Mors tollit, quam nulla potentia mollit (English: Death, which no power can mollify, takes away everything).
VULGATE VERSES: Today's verse is Libera nos a malo (Matt. 6:13). For a translation, check out the polyglot Bible, in English, Hebrew, Latin and Greek, at the Sacred Texts Archive online.
ELIZABETHAN PROVERBS: Here is today's proverb commentary, this time by Taverner: Durum est contra simulum calcitrare: It is harde kickinge against the gode. It is evill strivinge againste the extreme, that is to say, It is great folie to struggle against such thinges as thou canste not overcome, or to provoke them, who if they be sturred may do ye displeasures, or to wrastle with Gods providence, and the incommoditie, whiche thou canst not avoyde, by thy impacient bearinge not onely, not to eschew it: but also to double the same.
BREVISSIMA: The distich poster for today is Damna Dierum. Click here for a full-sized view.
And here are today's proverbial LOLcats:
TODAY'S FABLES:
MILLE FABULAE: The fable from the Mille Fabulae et Una widget is Cygnus et Corvus, a story of trying to imitate someone else instead of being yourself.
FABULAE FACILES: The fable from the Fabulae Faciles widget is Platanus et Viatores, the story of a shade tree and some ungrateful humans (this fable has a vocabulary list).
Latin Fables Read by Justin Slocum Bailey. Here is today's audio fable: Vulpes et Luna, with links to the audio and to the blog post.
HODIE (Roman Calendar): Nonae Februariae, the Nones of February.
MYTHS and LEGENDS: The art image for today's legend shows The Choice of Heracles; you can also see the legends for the current week listed together here.
TODAY'S MOTTOES and PROVERBS:
3-WORD MOTTOES: Today's 3-word motto is Deus dabit vela (English: God will give the sails).
3-WORD PROVERBS: Today's 3-word proverb is Cedant arma legibus (English: Let weapons yield to the laws).
RHYMING PROVERBS: Today's proverb with rhyme is: Omnia Mors tollit, quam nulla potentia mollit (English: Death, which no power can mollify, takes away everything).
VULGATE VERSES: Today's verse is Libera nos a malo (Matt. 6:13). For a translation, check out the polyglot Bible, in English, Hebrew, Latin and Greek, at the Sacred Texts Archive online.
ELIZABETHAN PROVERBS: Here is today's proverb commentary, this time by Taverner: Durum est contra simulum calcitrare: It is harde kickinge against the gode. It is evill strivinge againste the extreme, that is to say, It is great folie to struggle against such thinges as thou canste not overcome, or to provoke them, who if they be sturred may do ye displeasures, or to wrastle with Gods providence, and the incommoditie, whiche thou canst not avoyde, by thy impacient bearinge not onely, not to eschew it: but also to double the same.
BREVISSIMA: The distich poster for today is Damna Dierum. Click here for a full-sized view.
And here are today's proverbial LOLcats:
Hostem ita, qui fieri possit amicus, habe.
Consider your enemy as if he could become a friend.
Dum fata sinunt, iungamus amores.
While the fates allow, let us join our love.
TODAY'S FABLES:
MILLE FABULAE: The fable from the Mille Fabulae et Una widget is Cygnus et Corvus, a story of trying to imitate someone else instead of being yourself.
FABULAE FACILES: The fable from the Fabulae Faciles widget is Platanus et Viatores, the story of a shade tree and some ungrateful humans (this fable has a vocabulary list).
Latin Fables Read by Justin Slocum Bailey. Here is today's audio fable: Vulpes et Luna, with links to the audio and to the blog post.
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Latin Proverbs and Fables Round-Up: February 3
Here is a round-up of today's proverbs and fables - and for previous posts, check out the Bestiaria Latina Blog archives. If you are a Pinterest user, you might enjoy following the Bestiaria Latina at Pinterest, and there is also a LatinLOLCat Board.
HODIE (Roman Calendar): ante diem tertium Nonas Februarias.
MYTHS and LEGENDS: The art image for today's legend shows Philemon and Baucis; you can also see the legends for the current week listed together here.
TODAY'S MOTTOES and PROVERBS:
TINY PROVERBS: Today's tiny proverb is: Lucernam olet (English: It stinks of the lamp - in other words, it smells like you were "burning the midnight oil," doing sloppy work late at night instead of working during the daylight).
3-WORD MOTTOES: Today's 3-word verb-less motto is Corde et manu (English: With heart and hand).
ANIMAL PROVERBS: Today's animal proverb is Omnis echinus asper (English: The whole hedgehog is prickly).
POLYDORUS: Today's proverb from Polydorus is: Expectavimus pacem, et ecce turbatio (English: We expected peace, and behold, the whirlwind).
PROPER NAME PROVERBS: Today's proper name proverb from Erasmus is Sui cuique mores fingunt Fortunam (English: Each man's habits make his own Luck; from Adagia 2.4.30, with the goddess Fortuna as Lady Luck).
GREEK PROVERBS: Today's proverb is Σίδηρον πλεῖν διδάσκεις (English: You're trying to teach iron to swim... a proverbial fool's errand).
BREVISSIMA: The distich poster for today is Vita Quae Praeteriit. Click here for a full-sized view.
And here are today's proverbial LOLcats:
TODAY'S FABLES:
FABULAE FACILES: The fable from the Fabulae Faciles widget is Feles, Mus, et Caseus, a funny story about unintended consequences (this fable has a vocabulary list).
MILLE FABULAE: The fable from the Mille Fabulae et Una widget is Pater et Filii Litigantes, the famous fable of the father who uses a bundle of sticks to teach his sons why they need to get along.
Latin Fables Read by Justin Slocum Bailey. Here is today's audio fable: Vulpes et Uva, with links to the audio and to the blog post.
HODIE (Roman Calendar): ante diem tertium Nonas Februarias.
MYTHS and LEGENDS: The art image for today's legend shows Philemon and Baucis; you can also see the legends for the current week listed together here.
TODAY'S MOTTOES and PROVERBS:
TINY PROVERBS: Today's tiny proverb is: Lucernam olet (English: It stinks of the lamp - in other words, it smells like you were "burning the midnight oil," doing sloppy work late at night instead of working during the daylight).
3-WORD MOTTOES: Today's 3-word verb-less motto is Corde et manu (English: With heart and hand).
ANIMAL PROVERBS: Today's animal proverb is Omnis echinus asper (English: The whole hedgehog is prickly).
POLYDORUS: Today's proverb from Polydorus is: Expectavimus pacem, et ecce turbatio (English: We expected peace, and behold, the whirlwind).
PROPER NAME PROVERBS: Today's proper name proverb from Erasmus is Sui cuique mores fingunt Fortunam (English: Each man's habits make his own Luck; from Adagia 2.4.30, with the goddess Fortuna as Lady Luck).
GREEK PROVERBS: Today's proverb is Σίδηρον πλεῖν διδάσκεις (English: You're trying to teach iron to swim... a proverbial fool's errand).
BREVISSIMA: The distich poster for today is Vita Quae Praeteriit. Click here for a full-sized view.
And here are today's proverbial LOLcats:
Nosce te ipsum.
Know yourself.
Hostem ita, qui fieri possit amicus, habe.
Consider your enemy as if he could become a friend.
TODAY'S FABLES:
FABULAE FACILES: The fable from the Fabulae Faciles widget is Feles, Mus, et Caseus, a funny story about unintended consequences (this fable has a vocabulary list).
MILLE FABULAE: The fable from the Mille Fabulae et Una widget is Pater et Filii Litigantes, the famous fable of the father who uses a bundle of sticks to teach his sons why they need to get along.
Latin Fables Read by Justin Slocum Bailey. Here is today's audio fable: Vulpes et Uva, with links to the audio and to the blog post.
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