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Waitman Wade Beorn, PhD, FRHistS @waitmanwbeorn.com · 18d

Ok, AI slop. Let's go.

I took this for a spin to see how good it actually is 👇

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Joel @sentantiq.bsky.social · 22d

“This state has often run to ground like a failing ship
Thanks to the wickedness of its leaders.”

πολλάκις ἡ πόλις ἥδε δι᾿ ἡγεμόνων κακότητα
ὥσπερ κεκλιμένη ναῦς παρὰ γῆν ἔδραμεν. #Theognis

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Dr Jo Ball @drjeball.bsky.social · Sep 10

A #Roman glass vessel in the shape of a fish - it has an adorable little face on what is technically the side/bottom of the vessel (it is shown in the museum lying horizontally). A bit impractical though, yes...

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Lupus Alatus Latin @lupusalatus.bsky.social · Sep 7

Working on a new shirt design: words for witch in Latin. Need to research a couple of these and see if I can think of more. 🧙‍♀️

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Lupus Alatus Latin @lupusalatus.bsky.social · Sep 7

Working on a new shirt design: words for witch in Latin. Need to research a couple of these and see if I can think of more. 🧙‍♀️

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Lupus Alatus Latin @lupusalatus.bsky.social · Sep 6

Aight, our Spooky Latin section is back up and on sale until Halloween 🎃 🧟‍♂️

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Joel @sentantiq.bsky.social · Sep 6

“Once it sweeps away daily abundance, war is a violent teacher: it makes the passions of most men equal to present need.”

ὁ δὲ πόλεμος ὑφελὼν τὴν εὐπορίαν τοῦ καθ’ ἡμέραν βίαιος διδάσκαλος καὶ πρὸς τὰ
παρόντα τὰς ὀργὰς τῶν πολλῶν ὁμοιοῖ #Thucydides

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Lupus Alatus Latin @lupusalatus.bsky.social · Sep 5

The Medievals coming in hot today 😏
From “Lateinische Sprichworter und Sinnspruche des Mittelalters,” Jakob Werner, 1912.

Gallus ter quinis gallinis sufficit unus, sed ter quinque viri non sufficiunt mulieri. A rooster satisfies 15 hens, but 15 men don't satisfy a woman.

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Lupus Alatus Latin @lupusalatus.bsky.social · Sep 5

The Medievals coming in hot today 😏
From “Lateinische Sprichworter und Sinnspruche des Mittelalters,” Jakob Werner, 1912.

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Dr Crom @doccrom.bsky.social · Sep 1

#MosaicMonday - From a Roman villa in Trinquetaille (Arles) comes this mosaic of the myth of the abduction of Europa: ca. Late 2nd-Early 3rd Century AD. I love the polychrome mantle which gives the scene an almost rainbow effect. #Myth #Archaeology 🏺

Image: Musée de l'Arles antique, Arles

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Getty @gettymuseum.bsky.social · Aug 26

In honor of National Dog Day, may we suggest one of these authentic and delightful medieval dog names for your next pet?

Tell us which is your favorite in the comments 👇

Medieval Dog Names (Real Names from medieval sources). Artus, Balbina, Bellina, Bembino, Bo, Borgettus, Curte, Dammast, Dyamant, Famia, Fortuna, Furstli, Gardiner, Gerland, Hapeguay, Hardy Hemmerli, Jakke, Lachne, Mamselle, Megastomo, Melesinn, Mignone, Monsieur, Mopsulus, Mopsus, Orsina, Petitcreiu, Purkoy, Rubino, Saphyrus, Sattin, Soldan, Speichli, Stosel, Sturdy, Terri, Turgk, Venus, Viola, Violina, Whitefoot, Zabot. List from Kathleen Walker-Meikle's book "Medieval Pets" @gettymuseum

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Eduardo García-Molina @egarcmol.bsky.social · Aug 25

Fall is approaching which means it's almost time to read "The Pumpkinspiceification of the Divine Claudius."

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Lupus Alatus Latin @lupusalatus.bsky.social · Aug 22

“Medusa, daughter of Phorcys, has golden hair. Neptune slept with her in the temple of Minerva. Because of this, Minerva was vexed and changed her golden hair to snakes.” 🐍 #mythology #lingualatina #latin #greekmythology #engravings

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Lupus Alatus Latin @lupusalatus.bsky.social · Aug 21

Atlas et Sisyphus in aeroportu 🪨. #lingualatina #mythology #latin #ancientrome #ancientgreece #classicalstudies

Atlas and Sisyphus stand outside of baggage claim. Atlas has accidentally taken Sisyphus’s sphere but then he sees his (the Earth) on the baggage conveyor.

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Lupus Alatus Latin @lupusalatus.bsky.social · Aug 21

Atlas et Sisyphus in aeroportu 🪨. #lingualatina #mythology #latin #ancientrome #ancientgreece #classicalstudies

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jeeyon shim 심지연 @jeeyon.bsky.social · Aug 20

This is the best product listing copy I’ve ever read

Nothing lasts forever, and that includes the Roman Empire.

The Fall of Rome-Scented Candle smells like cypress trees and red wine. Light it and watch the Roman forum melt into a puddle of wax while you quietly contemplate the impermanence of civilizations and/or candles.

Do you think individual Romans understood that their civilization was collapsing? Or did it happen so gradually that they were able to ignore the warning signs—international trade breaking down, the senate becoming a rubber stamp for the supreme leader, and political violence becoming expected during transfers of power?

It’s hard to say, because it’s impossible to imagine being in that kind of situation. In any event—hope you enjoy the candle!

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Eric Wolever @ewolever.bsky.social · Aug 15

@lupusalatus.bsky.social has a good list of Youtube channels: lupusalatus.substack.com/p/60-latin-y....

There is also an excellent ongoing version of the Vulgate (among other things) by bedwere on librivox: librivox.org/reader/7860?...

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Lupus Alatus Latin @lupusalatus.bsky.social · Aug 14

“I want to visit you Saturday. Will you be busy?”

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Lupus Alatus Latin @lupusalatus.bsky.social · Aug 12

If you know any more specific names than what I have here, please comment! #ancientrome #lingualatina #latinlangue #romanreligion #romanhistory #romanculture #ancientitaly #romaantiqua

Lupus Alatus Latin @lupusalatus.bsky.social · Aug 12

Tools of ancient Roman sacrifice and religious ceremonies. From Le Costume Historique by Racine from the 19th century. There may be more specific names for some of the knives and for I., which is thought to be some kinda of font for water. See index of Latin names in following pics.

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The Partial Historians 🏺 @partialhistorians.bsky.social · Aug 11

🍇Dionysus on a panther🍇

May your #MosaicMonday be as exciting as the god Dionysus’ who is enjoying a casual saunter on a panther, who - if not tame - is resisting the urge to bite at this moment.

#AncientRome #AncientBluesky🏺

Image description: Dionysus rides side-saddle on the back of a panther with a ribboned thyrsus (a pine-cone tipped staff) in one hand and a tambourine in the other. Dionysus wears flowing robes and a crown of foliage and flowers. This mosaic can be found in the Archaeological Museum of Delos and was found in the House of Masks on Delos island. The mosaic is thought to date from c. 120–80 BCE.

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Nina Willburger @drnwillburger.bsky.social · Aug 11

For #MosaicMonday a detail of a #Roman mosaic found in Thuburbo Majus/Tunisia, depicting the Greek hero Theseus slaying the Minotaur in the labyrinth.
Dating late 3rd century AD.
On display at Bardo Museum.

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🏺 #archaeology

A mosaic depicting a scene of combat between the nude Theseus and a Minotaur, with the man holding the creature’s horn and a weapon nearby. The artwork is framed by a black-and-white labyrinth pattern.

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Lupus Alatus Latin @lupusalatus.bsky.social · Aug 6

Similar to our posters on animal sayings in Latin you can find in our store: lupusalatus.etsy.com.

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