I had to look that title up, and what I suspected when I read the tags was true. Those Latin names are fun. I think you speak Italian, right? So you may get more out of them than I do. I wish I’d taken Latin way back when…and the photo, it’s lovely, with the swarm all tightly packed and heading off to who knows where.
No, I don’t speak Italian or Latin although there’s a lot about both languages that feels familiar because I grew up around it with my father. About 5 years ago I read Lucretius for the first time and that ignited a curiosity about Latin connections.
Glad you enjoyed the picture… thanks for such a nice comment. 🙂
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Many thanks..
With pleasure, John. Have a great day…
I had to look that title up, and what I suspected when I read the tags was true. Those Latin names are fun. I think you speak Italian, right? So you may get more out of them than I do. I wish I’d taken Latin way back when…and the photo, it’s lovely, with the swarm all tightly packed and heading off to who knows where.
No, I don’t speak Italian or Latin although there’s a lot about both languages that feels familiar because I grew up around it with my father. About 5 years ago I read Lucretius for the first time and that ignited a curiosity about Latin connections.
Glad you enjoyed the picture… thanks for such a nice comment. 🙂
One of many gaping wholes in my education is philosophy – good for you for reading Lucretius…
I really enjoyed “The Swerve” by Stephen Greenblatt… it’s actually the book which led me to Lucretius.
Blimey, I didn’t realise I was so far behind with your blog. I didn’t get around blogs so much last year.
No worries – I haven’t been either.