Tag Archives: Latin
A Latin Love Triangle: Zeus, Echo and Narcissus PART II Posted by Brittany Britanniae on Apr 30, 2020
Salvete Omnes, Let us continue in the fashion of the February post, I wanted to wrap up this brief translation of Echo and Narcissus. The story of Echo and Narcissus is best known from book three of Ovid’s Metamorphoses, a Latin narrative poem in 15 parts which emerged around AD 8, whose unifying theme is transformation…
Spend a Day in Ancient Rome from your Home Posted by Brittany Britanniae on Mar 30, 2020
Salvete Omnes, I was in the middle of a three-part series and have been debating all month if I should continue the series or talk about a different subject. During this time, there is much uncertainty for individuals throughout the world and in general, the state of the world may seem a little scary. Whether…
A Latin Love Triangle: Zeus, Echo and Narcissus PART I Posted by Brittany Britanniae on Feb 29, 2020
Salvete Omnes, In the month of February what could be more appropriate than a love story. Personally, I was married on leap year (today) so again what is more fitting than a love story. So this month, we are taking a look at the famous myth of Echo and Narcissus. The story of Echo and…
Final Fantasy XV: Latin song “Somnus” Posted by Brittany Britanniae on Feb 1, 2020
Salvete Omnes, I hope everyone is having a wonderful 2020! I have been a bit under the weather between a sinus infection and gallbladder issues so I have been spending allot (and I mean A LOT) of time sitting up and playing video games. So, I thought about what would be fun but to explore…
Happy New Years from Ancient Rome Posted by Brittany Britanniae on Dec 30, 2019
Salvete Omnes, We are starting a new year in a few days AND a new decade. This can truly be seen as a time of transformations and new beginnings. Hopefully, these new transitions can allow for continued happiness and joy in your life OR a cleansing of the past years. However, today in anticipation of…
Roman Superstitions Posted by Brittany Britanniae on Oct 15, 2019
Salvete Omnes, This week I would like you to think about your superstitions while we visit ancient ones…Superstitions were an important staple in many ancient cultures, and the Romans were no exception. In the religions of ancient Rome, an omen, plural omina, was a sign intimating the future, considered less important to the community than a prodigium but of great importance…
Roman Months Posted by Brittany Britanniae on Sep 23, 2019
Salvete Omnes, Recently, I was having a conversation with my husband about the months of the year and the days of the week. While the days of week are more Germanic in nature (for English at least), the months of the year have a very interesting history. So, let’s dive in. The Roman calendar used…