Mythology
This myth is said to be one of the most important in Roman history, as it states how the city was founded and where the name "Rome" came from.
What is Romulus and Remus?
Benign is an English derivative of this kind Latin word.
What is bene?
To carry
What is porto?
The word pomegranate partially comes from this Latin word, similar to the French word for apple.
What is pomme?
Canis :(
Who is Cerberus?
In the story of Apollo and Cassandra, Apollo promises her this gift in return for a kiss - but after he gives it to her, she refuses the kiss when she sees how bad it can be.
What is the ability to see the future?
Alga, meaning seaweed, is the basis of this English word.
What is algae?
To flow
What is fluo?
This Latin word for cat is also associated with luck, and is the basis of the name Felix.
What is feles?
This man was in horto.
Who is Caecilius?
The Broadway play Hadestown is based off of this Roman myth placed in the Underworld.
What is Orpheus and Eurydice?
The name of this game comes from this Latin word, meaning a part of.
What is pars?
To kill
What is interficio?
Steve Irwin is famous for his show about this derivative of the Latin word crocodylus.
What are crocodiles?
Father of Rufus
Who is Barbillus?
This Egyptian goddess is responsible for the flooding of the Nile.
Who is Isis?
The Latin word hibernus, which is associated with winter, is the base for this word.
What is to hibernate?
To beg for
What is peto?
This vegetable (my FAVORITE) is categorized by a genus very similar to it on the species Daucus.
What are carrots? (Genus being carota)
This character died doing what she loved - sedet.
Who is Metella?
The story of this woman is thought to be the turning point that changed Rome from a monarchy to a republic.
Who is Lucretia?
The Latin word for milk is the basis of this word, something of which I am intolerant.
What is lactose?
To throw in
What is inicio?
This animal, known for being able to blend in with its surroundings, is very similar to its Latin name.
What is a chameleon (Chamaeleonidae)?
Molly's favorite chef!
Who is Grumio?