This famous Roman general and statesman claimed to be descended from the goddess Venus.
Who is Julius Cæsar.
200
Transfer in anglicum: est.
responsum: He is.
200
transfer in anglicum: iuuātis.
responsum: You guys help.
200
transfer in latīnum: We wish.
responsum: optāmus.
200
He went down to the underworld to save his dead wife Eurydice.
Who is Orpheus?
200
This goddess of war and wisdom (who shares a name with a professor at Hogwarts) was one of the three main gods of Rome, together with Jupiter and his wife Juno.
Who is Minerva?
300
transfer in anglicum: sunt.
responsum: They are.
300
transfer in anglicum: stā.
responsum: Stand! (sg.)
300
transfer in latīnum: He injures.
responsum: uulnerat.
300
This jolly (but dangerous) god is the lord of wine, and is worshipped by the wild Bacchantes.
Who is Bacchus?
300
This great Greek hero, who lives on in the stars, had a temple in the Forum Boarum in Rome, where he protected the tradesmen and travellers.
Who is Hercules?
400
transfer in anglicum: estis.
responsum: You guys are.
400
transfer in anglicum: optās.
responsum: You wish.
400
transfer in latīnum: Help! (pl.)
responsum: iuuāte.
400
Prometheus has this quality; in fact, it is what his name means.
What is foresight?
400
This majestic beast sits beside the throne of Jupiter on high.
What is the eagle?
500
transfer in anglicum: estōte.
responsum: Be! (pl.)
500
transfer in anglicum: dō.
responsum: I give.
500
transfer in latīnum: We are.
responsum: sumus.
500
This pale goddess was the mighty queen of the underworld, though she started that job somewhat unwillingly.
Who is Proserpine?
500
These people did all the dirty work in Roman society, whether they liked it or not.