by Dwane | Aug 1, 2014 | Education, English, Latin, Latin in Literature
Draco Dormiens Nunquam Titillandus. This is the motto underneath the seal of Hogwarts. But, what does it mean? “Sleeping Dragons Should Not Be TIckled.” Good advice. It may remind you of Tolkein’s warning, “Never laugh at live dragons.”...
by Dwane | Jul 31, 2014 | Education, English, Latin, Latin in Literature
Happy Birthday, Harry! In honor of Harry Potter’s birthday, I am starting a new category: Latin in Literature. J. K. Rowling plays with Latin, Greek, French, and German throughout her famous series. For example, Caput Draconis is a password from the first...