When I was watching Frozen 2 for the 3rd time (illegally), I realized in the song "Some Things Never Change", Elsa says that she "can still go out and seize this day". I knew this was a reference to the common Latin phrase "carpe diem", which means "seize the day".
This August, a new Disney Channel Original Movie, Descendants 3, came out. One of the characters was Hades and in his lair was a sign that read “Beware of the Dog”.
This is because the dog Cerberus guards the underworld. In ancient Rome, “Cave Canem” or “Beware of
the Dog” was a common sign to put outside of your house to keep people away. Both Hades and “Beware
of the Dog” are culture references to the ancient world.
This is because the dog Cerberus guards the underworld. In ancient Rome, “Cave Canem” or “Beware of
the Dog” was a common sign to put outside of your house to keep people away. Both Hades and “Beware
of the Dog” are culture references to the ancient world.
A couple weeks ago, my mom dragged me to see a Christmas Church Choir. In the program, some of the
songs that they sang were in Latin and there was an english translation written under the words. Using my
extensive latin vocabulary, I was able to read the latin and translate it myself. I identified a couple jussive
subjunctives like “Let us praise”, and recognized that some other latin phrases were poorly translated.
songs that they sang were in Latin and there was an english translation written under the words. Using my
extensive latin vocabulary, I was able to read the latin and translate it myself. I identified a couple jussive
subjunctives like “Let us praise”, and recognized that some other latin phrases were poorly translated.
I went to Tokyo DisneySea over the summer, and one section of the park is Venice themed. In the architecture, I saw some Roman elements and an alcove with a statue of Minerva. Because I learned
about her in Latin class, I was able to recognize Minerva by the plumed helmet, spear, and armor. It makes
sense that there would be a statue of a goddess, because Italy used to be the Roman Empire. Charlotte and I
had a convo about it because we both were sending latin moments to each other while on vacation.
Ironically, I never realized that my dog is a latin moment. Her name is Aurora. Aurora is the Roman goddess of the dawn, whose Greek counterpoint is Eos. I think she was named after the Disney princess, Aurora, but the Disney princess Aurora is named after the Roman goddess.
Latin is always present in my daily life. In english and chemistry, latin has helped me on vocab tests and
memorizing the periodic table. If would be good for other students to take latin because it can help them
with their vocab tests. Latin is also full of amazing history and knowledge which you might be able to use
next time you watch Jeopardy. Beyond high school, I hope to continue learning about Roman history and
find latin moments in my everyday life.
memorizing the periodic table. If would be good for other students to take latin because it can help them
with their vocab tests. Latin is also full of amazing history and knowledge which you might be able to use
next time you watch Jeopardy. Beyond high school, I hope to continue learning about Roman history and
find latin moments in my everyday life.
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