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Latin to English translations [Non-PRO] Art/Literary - Art, Arts & Crafts, Painting / Humanitites | ||||
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5 +5 | The Night was my mother... |
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Nocte satus, genitore orbus, sum nomine Momus, invidiaeque comes, singula carpo libens The Night was my mother... Explanation: Nocte satus, genitore orbus, sum nomine Momus, invidiaeque comes, singula carp[o libens] Here's a quite free rendition: The Night was my mother, I have no father, my name is Momus and envy is my companion, I gladly lash every single thing... A literal one should read: Generated by Night, deprived of a father, by name I am Momus and [I am] Envy's companion, every single thing I criticise willingly HIH -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 57 mins (2006-10-13 16:33:20 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- I think you know it's Momus, god of satire and laughter, speaking. |
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