If there's anyone who likes parties more than these three, it's... well, actually, Bacchus probably qualifies. But their parties are better, 'cause you'll remember the party in the morning.
Saturday, 28 April 2018
The Seven Wonders: The Mausoleum of Halicarnassus
Isn't one of the Seventy Maxims of Maximally Effective Mercenaries "Always loot the ruins"? No? Just the Crusader's Oath, then? Well, alright.
Beasts of Myth and Fable #3
This was a fun one to do. Lovely mirroring in the first two verses - and I daresay it's an easy one for the Classics fandom, given how often I see posts about it.
The Seven Wonders: The Colossus of Rhodes
Ah, Rhodes. Beautiful city, but don't look up as you sail into the harbour - gods have no need of pants, you know.
Monday, 26 March 2018
Beasts of Myth and Fable #2
I rather enjoyed this one, as it's just as much about the inspiration for the beast as it is about the beast itself.
Monday, 5 March 2018
Bellicum Formicarum/Carmen Salicis Lacromosae
What the hey, have some more King's Quest in Latin. The March of the Ants and the Song of the Weeping Willow, both from King's Quest V: Punning Makes the Player Flee Harder.
What do you mean, that's not the name of the game?
What do you mean, that's not the name of the game?
Exploratio pro Corona
The legendary story from King's Quest I, translated into Latin by yours truly. Really a good game, although the graphics are somewhat outdated by today's standards.
Did I say "somewhat?" I meant "very."
But it's a great game, and one I heartily recommend. Anyway, without further ado, here's the legendary story that forms the background to the game. The English version is up on Sierra Planet here, and the Latin down below:
Did I say "somewhat?" I meant "very."
But it's a great game, and one I heartily recommend. Anyway, without further ado, here's the legendary story that forms the background to the game. The English version is up on Sierra Planet here, and the Latin down below:
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