LABOR OMNIA VINCIT

September 2, 2018, 9:01 pm

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Today is the Labor Day holiday in the United States, and the state motto of Oklahoma (I teach for the University of Oklahoma online) is LABOR OMNIA VINCIT. So I made these LOLCats to share with my students on Monday in honor of Labor Day, and here is more information about Oklahoma's state motto: Labor omnia vincit.

Cheezburger cat links: one, two, three, four, five, six, and seven.

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Latin Proverbs and Fables Round-Up: September 19

September 19, 2018, 7:40 pm

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There's been another unexpected hiatus (life! it's ... chaotic!), but here's a new round-up of today's proverbs and fables - and for previous posts, check out the Bestiaria Latina Blog archives. 

Also, I learned about something handy from Bill Thayer at Twitter recently: for those of you who do a lot of typing in Greek on a Mac, check out Ἑλληνική — Polytonic Greek Converter for Typinator. I do most of my work on a Chromebook, so TypeGreek.com continues to be my Greek typewriter of choice.

HODIE (Roman Calendar): ante diem tertium decimum Kalendas Octobres.

MYTHS and LEGENDS: The art image for today's legend shows Deucalion and Pyrrha, and there are more images here.

TODAY'S MOTTOES and PROVERBS:

3-WORD MOTTOES: Today's 3-word motto is Sidus adsit amicum (English: May my lucky star attend me).

3-WORD PROVERBS: Today's 3-word proverb is Caritas omnia potest (English: Love can do all things).

RHYMING PROVERBS: Today's proverb with rhyme is: Discat, qui nescit, nam sic sapientia crescit (English: Let him learn what he does not know, for thus does wisdom grow).

VULGATE VERSES: Today's verse is Diligite iustitiam, qui iudicatis terram (Wisdom 1:1). For a translation, check out the polyglot Bible, in English, Hebrew, Latin and Greek, at the Sacred Texts Archive online.

BREVISSIMA: The distich poster for today is Animi Fluctus. Click here for a full-sized view.

And here are today's proverbial LOLcats:

Lege: sapere aude!

Read: dare to know!

Quaerendo invenietis.

By seeking you will find.

TODAY'S FABLES:

PHAEDRI FABULAE: The illustrated fable from Phaedrus for today is Socrates ad amicos., a story about the famous philosopher: Latin text and Smart's translation.

STEINHOWEL: The illustrated fable from Steinhowel for today is De graculo et pavonibus, in which "Fine feathers do not always make fine birds." Here's the Latin text and English versions.

And here's a LatinLOLBaby follow-up to that Labor Day post, with thoughts about Latin labor (the post is in English!): In sudore vultus tui vesceris pane.

Latin Proverbs and Fables Round-Up: September 27

September 25, 2018, 9:00 pm

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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 quintum Kalendas Octobres.

MYTHS and LEGENDS: The art image for today's legend shows Odysseus and the Shades, and there are more images here.

TODAY'S MOTTOES and PROVERBS:

TINY PROVERBS: Today's tiny proverb is: Nil recrastines (English: Put nothing off until tomorrow).

PUBLILIUS SYRUS: Today's proverb from Publilius Syrus is: Tam deest avaro, quod habet, quam quod non habet (English: The miser lacks both what he has as well as what he doesn't).

PROPER NAME PROVERBS: Today's proper name proverb from Erasmus is Liberorum amantior quam Gello (English: More fond of children than Gello; from Adagia 2.8.28... Gello was something like La Llorona, a woman who had no children of her own who then as a ghost would attack or steal children; see the highly detailed article at Wikipedia for more information).

ELIZABETHAN PROVERBS: Here is today's proverb commentary, this time by Taverner: Principium dimidium totius: The beginninge is halfe the hole. There be manie greate delayers. Longe they be ere they can be perswaded to set upon an honest act, so manie perils they cast. To morrow, to morrow they say wee will begin, but this to morrow is ever comming but never present, wherfore who so with good courage ventureth uppon his matters, hat alredy half done.

BREVISSIMA: The distich poster for today is Vera Fortitudo. Click here for a full-sized view.

And here are today's proverbial LOLcats:

Aliud agendi tempus, aliud quiescendi.

There's a time for working and a time for resting.

Cum inimico nemo in gratiam tuto redit.

No one safely returns into good favor with an enemy.

TODAY'S FABLES:

PHAEDRI FABULAE: The illustrated fable from Phaedrus for today is Pullus ad margaritam, a story about discernment: Latin text and Smart's translation.

STEINHOWEL: The illustrated fable from Steinhowel for today is De musca et mulo, a story about boasting: Latin text and English versions.

Latin Proverbs and Fables Round-Up: October 8

October 8, 2018, 7:30 pm

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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 octavum Idus Octobres.

MYTHS and LEGENDS: The art image for today's legend shows Odysseus and Circe, and there are more images here.

TODAY'S MOTTOES and PROVERBS:

TINY MOTTOES: Today's tiny motto is: Coniunctio firmat (English: Unity strengthens).

3-WORD PROVERBS: Today's 3-word verb-less proverb is Rana gyrina sapientior (English: The frog is wiser than the tadpole)

AUDIO PROVERBS: Today's audio Latin proverb is Stulti est compedes, licet aureas, amare (English: It is for a fool to love fetters, even though they be golden). To read a brief essay about this proverb and to listen to the audio, visit the Latin Via Proverbs blog.

ERASMUS' ANIMALS: Today's animal proverb from Erasmus is Mustelae crocoton (English: Like a wedding dress for a weasel; from Adagia 1.2.72... the weasel was a proverbial old maid, so she has no need for a wedding dress!).

BREVISSIMA: The distich poster for today is Orbis Minor. Click here for a full-sized view.

And here are today's proverbial LOLcats:

Longae regum manus.

Long are the hands of kings.

Amor metu vacat.

Love is free from fear.

TODAY'S FABLES:

PHAEDRI FABULAE: The illustrated fable from Phaedrus for today is Apes et fuci, a story about a discerning judge: Latin text and Smart's translation.

STEINHOWEL: The illustrated fable from Steinhowel for today is De formica et musca, in which the ant rebukes the boastful fly: Latin text and English versions.

Latin Proverbs and Fables Round-Up: October 15

October 15, 2018, 6:23 pm

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HODIE (Roman Calendar): Idus Octobres, the Ides of October.

MYTHS and LEGENDS: The art image for today's legend shows Hylas and the Nymphs, and there are more images here.

TODAY'S MOTTOES and PROVERBS:

3-WORD MOTTOES: Today's 3-word verb-less motto is Arte non vi (English: By skill, not force).

ANIMAL PROVERBS: Today's animal proverb is Ovem in fronte, vulpem in corde gerit (English: He has the face of a sheep but the heart of a wolf).

POLYDORUS: Today's proverb from Polydorus is: Divitiae si affluant, nolite cor apponere (English: If riches abound, do not set your heart on them).

GREEK PROVERBS: Today's proverb is Ἐχῖνος τὸν τόκον ἀναβάλλει (English: The hedgehog puts off giving birth... but the longer the hedgehog mom waits, the pricklier the little one becomes, and the harder the birth will be!).

BREVISSIMA: The distich poster for today is Currus Mentis. Click here for a full-sized view.

And here are today's proverbial LOLcats:

Ut ameris, amabilis esto.

To be loved, be lovable.

Nulli iniuria facienda.

Do wrong to no one.

TODAY'S FABLES:

PHAEDRI FABULAE: The illustrated fable from Phaedrus for today is De lusu et severitate, a story about taking time to relax: Latin text and Smart's translation.

STEINHOWEL: The illustrated fable from Steinhowel for today is De vulpe, lupo et simio, a story about two criminals who go to court: Latin text and English versions.

Latin Proverbs and Fables Round-Up: November 3

November 3, 2018, 8:26 pm

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This topsy-turvy year continues, but I'm back! 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 tertium Nonas Novembres.

MYTHS and LEGENDS: The art image for today's legend shows Theseus and the Minotaur, and there are more images here.

TODAY'S MOTTOES and PROVERBS:

3-WORD MOTTOES: Today's 3-word motto is Timor omnis abesto (English: Away with all fear).

3-WORD PROVERBS: Today's 3-word proverb is Plaustrum bovem trahit (English: The cart is pulling the ox).

RHYMING PROVERBS: Today's proverb with rhyme is: Omnia transibunt! Sic ibimus, ibitis, ibunt (English: All things will pass away! So we will go, you will go, they will go).

VULGATE VERSES: Today's verse is Qui tetigerit picem, inquinabitur ab illa (Sirach 13:1). For a translation, check out the polyglot Bible, in English, Hebrew, Latin and Greek, at the Sacred Texts Archive online.

BREVISSIMA: The distich poster for today is Possum, Volo, Nolo. Click here for a full-sized view.

And here are today's proverbial LOLcats:

Tranquillo quilibet gubernator.

When it's calm, everyone is a helmsman.

Multa docet fames.

Hunger teaches many things.

TODAY'S FABLES:

PHAEDRI FABULAE: The illustrated fable from Phaedrus for today is Cicada et noctua, a story about noisy neighbors: Latin text and Smart's translation.

STEINHOWEL: The illustrated fable from Steinhowel for today is De mustela et homine, a story about self-interest: Latin text and English versions.

Latin Proverbs and Fables Round-Up: January 19

January 18, 2019, 9:00 pm

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Salvete, lectores! I took a long and unexpected hiatus here, but I'm going to try to start posting here again, once or twice a week, my hectic life permitting. So, 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 quartum decimum Kalendas Februarias.

MYTHS and LEGENDS: The art image for today's legend shows Orestes and the Furies, and there are more images here.

TODAY'S MOTTOES and PROVERBS:

TINY PROVERBS: Today's tiny proverb is: Varietas delectat (English: Variety is pleasing).

PUBLILIUS SYRUS: Today's proverb from Publilius Syrus is: Malefacere qui vult, numquam non causam invenit (English: Someone who wants to do wrong never fails to find a reason).

PROPER NAME PROVERBS: Today's proper name proverb from Erasmus is Theagenis plurimae pecuniae (English: The great wealth of Theagenes; from Adagia 2.9.6, and it's an ironic proverb: Theagenes was a poor man who boasted about having lots of money, hidden away somewhere).

ELIZABETHAN PROVERBS: Here is today's proverb commentary, this time by Taverner: Flamma fumo est proxima: The flame is next to the smoke. This Proverbe teachethe us, that perill and daunger ought in time to be fledde, and that he whiche would eschue evill, must first eschue the occasion of evill, accordinge to our English Proverbe. He that wil no hurt do, must do nothinge that long there to. As for exemple, he that woulde not be evill corupted, let him absteine from the companie of naughtie personnes, he that will not lye with hoores, let him absteine from kissinges and other wanton interteinmentes.

BREVISSIMA: The distich poster for today is Scientia Quae Optima. Click here for a full-sized view.

And here are today's proverbial LOLcats:

Scientia maximum vitae decus.

Knowledge is the greatest honor in life.

Surgite; lumen adest.

Get up: it's light.

TODAY'S FABLES:

PHAEDRI FABULAE: The illustrated fable from Phaedrus for today is Arbores et Dei, a story about the gods and their favorite trees: Latin text and Smart's translation.

STEINHOWEL: The illustrated fable from Steinhowel for today is De rana et bove, a story about a self-important frog: Latin text and English versions.

And here's another wonderful Latin LOLBaby: Amicum proba, probatum ama.

Latin Proverbs and Fables Round-Up: January 24

January 23, 2019, 9:11 pm

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HODIE (Roman Calendar): ante diem nonum Kalendas Februarias.

MYTHS and LEGENDS: The art image for today's legend shows The Flight of Aeneas, and there are more images here.

TODAY'S MOTTOES and PROVERBS:

TINY MOTTOES: Today's tiny motto is: Veritas superabit (English: The truth will triumph).

3-WORD PROVERBS: Today's 3-word verb-less proverb is Scientia sol mentis (English: Knowledge is the sun of the mind)

AUDIO PROVERBS: Today's audio Latin proverb is Optimus magister bonus liber (English: The best teacher is a good book). To read a brief essay about this proverb and to listen to the audio, visit the Latin Via Proverbs blog.

ERASMUS' ANIMALS: Today's animal proverb from Erasmus is Ars multa vulpi, ast una echino maxima (English: The fox has many a trick, but the hedgehog has just one big trick; from Adagia 1.5.18; see Wikipedia for more about this proverbial animal pair).

BREVISSIMA: The distich poster for today is Nosce Teipsum. Click here for a full-sized view.

And here are today's proverbial LOLcats:

Libros lege; quae legeris, memento.

Read books; what you read, remember.

Post tenebras, lux.

After the darkness, light.

TODAY'S FABLES:

PHAEDRI FABULAE: The illustrated fable from Phaedrus for today is Pavo ad Iunonem, a story about being who you are, and not someone else: Latin text and Smart's translation.

From a 1701 Phaedrus:

STEINHOWEL: The illustrated fable from Steinhowel for today is De leone et pastore , a story often known by the title of Androcles and the Lion: Latin text and English versions.

From a 1485 Aesop:

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Latin Proverbs and Fables Round-Up: February 2

February 2, 2019, 2:26 pm

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HODIE (Roman Calendar): ante diem quartum Nonas Februarias.

MYTHS and LEGENDS: The art image for today's legend shows The Birth of Heracles, and there are more images here.

TODAY'S MOTTOES and PROVERBS:

3-WORD MOTTOES: Today's 3-word verb-less motto is Vigilans et audax (English: Watchful and bold).

ANIMAL PROVERBS: Today's animal proverb is Fugiens ursum, incidi in leonem (English: Fleeing the bear, I ran into the lion... like "out of the frying pan, into the fire," but with animals).

POLYDORUS: Today's proverb from Polydorus is: Expectavimus pacem, et ecce turbatio (English: We expected peace, and behold, the whirlwind).

GREEK PROVERBS: Today's proverb is Σίδηρον πλεῖν διδάσκεις (English: You're teaching iron to swim, which is a proverbial fool's errand).

BREVISSIMA: The distich poster for today is Suum Cuique Pulchrum. Click here for a full-sized view.

And here are today's proverbial LOLcats:

Tu dormis et tempus ambulat.

You are sleeping and time walks on.

Claude os, aperi oculos.

Close your mouth; open your eyes.

TODAY'S FABLES:

PHAEDRI FABULAE: The illustrated fable from Phaedrus for today is Aesopus et Garrulus, a story about looking for a real man, as often told about Diogenes also: Latin text and Smart's translation.

STEINHOWEL: The illustrated fable from Steinhowel for today is De equo et leone , a story about the trickster tricked: Latin text and English versions.

Latin Proverbs and Fables Round-Up: February 11

February 11, 2019, 6:59 pm

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HODIE (Roman Calendar): ante diem tertium Idus Februarias.

MYTHS and LEGENDS: The art image for today's legend shows Orpheus and Eurydice, and there are more images here.

TODAY'S MOTTOES and PROVERBS:

3-WORD MOTTOES: Today's 3-word motto is Honestum praeferre utili (English: To prefer what is honorable to what is useful).

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: Mane sub aurora res vertitur ad meliora (English: In the morning at dawn, things take a turn for the better).

VULGATE VERSES: Today's verse is In qua mensura mensi fueritis, metietur vobis (Matt. 7:2). For a translation, check out the polyglot Bible, in English, Hebrew, Latin and Greek, at the Sacred Texts Archive online.

BREVISSIMA: The distich poster for today is Castigare Paratus. Click here for a full-sized view.

And here are today's proverbial LOLcats:

Parentes cole, atque eorum voluntati pare.

Cherish your parents, and be obedient to their will.

Nolite fieri servi hominum.

Become not slaves of men.

TODAY'S FABLES:

PHAEDRI FABULAE: The illustrated fable from Phaedrus for today is Asinus et Galli, a story about the slave's life: Latin text and Smart's translation.

STEINHOWEL: The illustrated fable from Steinhowel for today is De equo et asino, a lesson about the Fortune's Wheel: Latin text and English versions.

Latin Proverbs and Fables Round-Up: February 22

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HODIE (Roman Calendar): ante diem octavum Kalendas Martias.

MYTHS and LEGENDS: The art image for today's legend shows Atlas and Heracles, and there are more images here.

TODAY'S MOTTOES and PROVERBS:

TINY PROVERBS: Today's tiny proverb is: Nil time (English: Fear nothing).

PUBLILIUS SYRUS: Today's proverb from Publilius Syrus is: Bonum quod est, supprimitur, numquam exstinguitur (English: Something that is good can be beaten down, but never destroyed).

PROPER NAME PROVERBS: Today's proper name proverb from Erasmus is Alia Lacon, alia asinus illius portat (English: Lacon is carrying one thing, but his donkey is carrying something else; from Adagia 2.2.86 ... Trying to avoid taxes, Lacon hid his honey underneath some barley, but the donkey slipped and fell, revealing the hidden honey).

ELIZABETHAN PROVERBS: Here is today's proverb commentary, this time by Taverner: Obsequium amicos, veritas odium parit: Flatterie and folowinge of mens mindes getteth friendes, where speaking of trouth gendreth hatred. Such is now and ever had been the fascion of the worlde, that who telleth the trouth is for most part hated, and he that can flatter and say as I say, shal be mine owne whit sonne. Our Englishe Proverbe agreeth with the same, He that will in Court dwell, must needes currie fabel. And ye shall understand that fabel is an olde Englishe worde, and signified as much as favour doth now a dayes.

BREVISSIMA: The distich poster for today is Memorandum. Click here for a full-sized view.

And here are today's proverbial LOLcats:

Alia dantur, alia negantur.

Some things are given; some denied.

Irritare canem noli dormire volentem.

Do not disturb a dog who wants to sleep.

TODAY'S FABLES:

PHAEDRI FABULAE: The illustrated fable from Phaedrus for today is De vulpe et uva, a story about the supposedly sour grapes: Latin text and Smart's translation.

STEINHOWEL: The illustrated fable from Steinhowel for today is De quadrupedibus et avibus, a story about the battle between the beasts and the birds: Latin text and English versions.

And here is another Latin LOLBaby: Ecce, ambulat supra aquas.

Latin Proverbs and Fables Round-Up: March 15

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Life keeps getting in the way; apologies for the hiatus! But 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 decimum Kalendas Apriles.

MYTHS and LEGENDS: The art image for today's legend shows Diana and Endymion, and there are more images here.

TODAY'S MOTTOES and PROVERBS:

TINY MOTTOES: Today's tiny motto is: Ventis secundis (English: With favorable winds).

3-WORD PROVERBS: Today's 3-word verb-less proverb is Tranquillo quilibet gubernator (English: When it's calm, everyone is a helmsman)

AUDIO PROVERBS: Today's audio Latin proverb is Scientia potentia (English: Knowledge is power). To read a brief essay about this proverb and to listen to the audio, visit the Latin Via Proverbs blog.

ERASMUS' ANIMALS: Today's animal proverb from Erasmus is Camelus vel scabiosa complurium asinorum gestat onera (English: Even a mangy camel can bear the loads of many donkeys; from Adagia 1.9.58).

BREVISSIMA: The distich poster for today is Mores Quisque Sibi Format. Click here for a full-sized view.

And here are today's proverbial LOLcats:

Post nubila Phoebus.

After clouds, the sun (comes out).

Stare diu nescit qui non aliquando quiescit.

He who does not sometime take a rest

knows not how to stand a long time.

TODAY'S FABLES:

PHAEDRI FABULAE: The illustrated fable from Phaedrus for today is Equus et aper, a story about risking your freedom for a short-term reward: Latin text and Smart's translation.

STEINHOWEL: The illustrated fable from Steinhowel for today is De luscinia et accipitre, a story about brute force: Latin text and English versions.

And here's a Mardi Gras item from Latin LOLBaby Enzo: Ede, bibe, lude!

Latin Proverbs and Fables Round-Up: May 25

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I'm back again! The past few months, and the past couple years, have been pretty topsy-turvy with family stuff, but I'm going to try a new approach with the Bestiaria this summer so that it lines up with some other projects I am working on this summer. Let's see if I can manage to bring this back to life for the summer at least!

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HODIE: ante diem octavum Kalendas Iunias.


ANIMAL PROVERBS: This is a new project I've just started to go along with some animal story work I am doing this summer. :-)

A bove maiori discit arare minor.

The younger ox learns to plow from the elder.

Cochlea consiliis, in factis esto volucris

Be a snail in your planning, have wings in your deeds.

LATIN LOLCATS:

Cave canem!

Beware of dog!

Fortis cadere, cedere non potest.

The brave man can fall but not fail.

AESOP'S FABLES: I'll be pairing up fables from my old Mille Fabulae et Una book with a website where I've collected fable illustrations and English versions of the stories.

Vulpes et Pardus

Latin version and English version(s)

Astrologus Stellas Contemplans

Latin version and English version(s)

FREE BOOKS: These are books from my Freebookapalooza online book collection, which now contains over 1300 items:

Trips to the Moon by Lucian

Stories of the Ancient Greeks by Charles D. Shaw

... plus a special treat from the Latin LOLBaby blog:

Nullum magnum ingenium

sine mixtura dementiae fuit.

There was never any great genius

without some madness mixed in.

Latin Proverbs and Fables Round-Up: May 28

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Here is a round-up of today's proverbs and fables, and thanks also for the encouraging emails about reviving the Bestiaria. You can keep up with the latest posts by using the RSS feed, or you might prefer to subscribe by email.

HODIE: ante diem quintum Kalendas Iunias

ANIMAL PROVERBS:

Asinus asino, sus sui pulcher, et suum cuique pulchrum.
One donkey is beautiful to another, pig to pig, and to each their own is beautiful.

Aquila non capit muscas.
An eagle doesn't catch flies.

LATIN LOLCATS:

Auri caecus amor ducit in omne nefas.
The blind love of gold leads to every crime.

Discat, qui nescit, nam sic sapientia crescit.
Let him learn who does not know, for thus does knowledge grow.

AESOP'S FABLES:

Satyrus et Viator
Latin version and English version(s)

Avara et Gallina
Latin version and English version(s)

BOOKS ONLINE:

Stories of Old Greece by Emma M. Firth

Aesop's Fables Told to the Children by Lena Dalkeith

Latin Proverbs and Fables Round-Up: May 31

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HODIE: pridie Kalendas Iunias

ANIMAL PROVERBS:

Dat deus immiti cornua curta bovi.
God gives short horns to the savage bull.

Furem fur cognoscit, et lupum lupus.
Thief knows thief, and wolf knows wolf.

LATIN LOLCATS:

Metus cum venit, rarum habet somnus locum.
With the onset of fear, there's little room for sleep.

Beatus ille homo qui vivit sua domo.
Blessed is he who lives in his own home.

AESOP'S FABLES:

Ranae Duae Vicinae
Latin version and English version(s)

Cervus et Vitis
Latin version and English version(s)

BOOKS ONLINE:

 Wonder Stories from Herodotus
by G. H. Boden and W. Barrington D'Almeida
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The Adventures of Ulysses by Charles Lamb
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Latin Proverbs and Fables Round-Up: June 3

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HODIE: ante diem tertium Nonas Iunias

ANIMAL PROVERBS:

Duos qui sequitur lepores, neutrum capit.
He who chases two rabbits catches neither.

Camelus desiderans cornua etiam aures perdidit.
The camel, wanting horns, also lost his ears.



(see the Aesop's fable below)

LATIN LOLCATS:

Sapientia auro melior est.
Wisdom is better than gold.

Verae amicitiae sempiternae sunt.
True friendships last forever.

AESOP'S FABLES:

Camelus et Iuppiter
Latin version and English version(s)

Canis et Umbra
Latin version and English version(s)

BOOKS ONLINE:

The Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles by Padraic Colum
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 The Heroes: Or, Greek Fairy Tales by Charles Kingsley
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Latin Proverbs and Fables Round-Up: June 6

June 5, 2019, 9:00 pm

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HODIE: ante diem octavum Idus Iunias

ANIMAL PROVERBS:

Annosa vulpes non capitur laqueo.
The old fox is not caught in the snare.

Odimus accipitrem, quia semper vivit in armis.
We hate the hawk because he lives always at war.
(and speaking of hawks, see Aesop below)

LATIN LOLCATS:

Nulli inimicus ero.
I will be an enemy to no one.

Respice, adspice, prospice!
Look back, look front, look ahead!

AESOP'S FABLES:

Luscinia et Accipiter
Latin version and English version(s)

Gallus et Ancillae
Latin version and English version(s)

BOOKS ONLINE:

Reading Sappho: Contemporary Approaches by Ellen Greene
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Tales from Greece and Rome by William Patten
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Latin Proverbs and Fables Round-Up: June 9

June 8, 2019, 9:00 pm

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HODIE: ante diem quintum Idus Iunias

ANIMAL PROVERBS:

Elephantum ex mure facis.
You're making an elephant out of a mouse.

Ego apros occido, sed alter utitur pulpamento.
I'm the one who kills the boards, but someone else enjoys the meat.

LATIN LOLCATS:

Iuventus ventus.
Youth (passes by like) the wind.

Alta a longe cognoscuntur.
Lofty things can be discerned from afar.

AESOP'S FABLES:

Feles et Venus
Latin version and English version(s)

Vulpes Sine Cauda
Latin version and English version(s)

BOOKS ONLINE:

The Legend of Perseus by Edwin Sydney Hartland
(in three volumes)
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In the misty realm of fable by Emma Robinson Kleckner
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Latin Proverbs and Fables Round-Up: June 12

June 12, 2019, 6:38 pm

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HODIE: pridie Idus Iunias
(the day before the Ides of June!)

ANIMAL PROVERBS:

Asinus in pelle leonis.
A donkey in a lion's skin.
(see Aesop's fables below)

Dat veniam corvis, vexat censura columbas.
The crows get forgiven; the pigeons get punished. Juvenal.

LATIN LOLCATS:

Odium numquam potest esse bonum.
Hatred can never be a good thing.

Sapientia omnia operatur.
Wisdom can do all things.

AESOP'S FABLES:

Asinus Leonis Pelle Indutus
Latin version and English version(s)

Vulpes et Asinus Pelle Leonis Indutus
Latin version and English version(s)

BOOKS ONLINE:

Tales from Euripidesby Vincent King Cooper
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Tales of Ancient Greeceby G. W. Cox
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Latin Proverbs and Fables Round-Up: June 15

June 14, 2019, 9:00 pm

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HODIE: ante diem septimum decimum Kalendas Iulias

ANIMAL PROVERBS:

Capta avis est pluris quam mille in gramine ruris.
A captured bird is worth more than a thousand in the grass of the field. (A bird in the hand...)

Qui amat me, amat et canem meum.
Who loves me loves my dog too. (Bernard of Clairvaux)

LATIN LOLCATS:

Quam felix vita transit sine negotiis!
How happily life goes by when you don't have work to do!

Domus divisa contra se non stabit.
A house divided against itself will not stand.

AESOP'S FABLES:

Asinus et Domini Canis
Latin version and English version(s)

Concubinae Duae
Latin version and English version(s)

BOOKS ONLINE:

Classic myth and legend 
by A. R. Hope Moncrieff

Tales of the Greek seas by Andrew Lang,
with illustrations by H. J. Ford