Derivatives
Bona fide- in Latin, it means in good faith and is an exact carbon copy of the words. This form is in the ablative and is used and known most commonly in this form.
The principle parts for "bona": bonum, boni.
The principle parts for "fide": fides, fidei.
It could be considered a saying, though not technically a motto. However it is used quite frequently, appearing in many of Stephen King's gruesome stories. One of which being The Shining, in which the main character, Jack Torrence, provides the use of the word while describing how the previous care taker of the hotel had turned into a "bona fide" psychotic killer. It is also used in law practice, usually to point out the "innocence or lack of knowledge" which would grant someone the ability to leave with clean hands.
Et cetera- meaning so forth or to continue, the others or rest. This is used when listing gets too tiring for the speaker and they decide to contract their wording back to good ol' Latin.
The principle parts of "cetera": ceterus, cetera, ceterum
"Et", as you may know, does not have principle parts. It is just et.
A famous (or, rather an underground) clothing line is called ETCETERA, spelled together just so. This might suggest that the designers will keep churning out designs and continuing with them. In fact, by looking through their catalogue, it almost seems as if the designs do keep going on and on. There is even an independent record label company called Etcetera, which, according to them, is open to unique and different types of music. Named ironically or not (they want to have different genres of music, yet they name their company something that reminds everyone of a droning continuum), this company, too, provides an example as to how et cetera has survived to this day.
Persona non grata- quite literary meaning someone who is not welcome. The plural of this is also used (personae non gratae). Since this is an almost right-out-of-the-book use of Latin, there is no exact way to pin point where it came from.
The principle parts of "persona": persona, personae
The principle parts of "grata": gratus, grata, gratior, gratissimus
Used commonly to express a distaste for someone, or to clue people in on who can and cannot go to a social gathering, persona non grata is around to this day. It has also been used to refer to politicians who, having slipped up, are no longer liked, and therefore no longer welcome. Used as the title in Oliver Stone's upcoming documentary, it perfectly sets the mood for the documentary itself. The movie being about gathering the beliefs between Israel and Yasser Afarat's Palestinian Authority shows the plight of the people and also brings back the idea of "someone who is not welcome." The film itself is set to release on March 31st, 2013.
Forte- meaning, in at least a musical sense, to play with force, loudly, and fully. In another sense, it can also mean a strong suit or characteristic, usually implying a certain daftness with it.
The principle parts for "forte": fortis, forte, fortior.
The most common application is used for musical playing. Usually marked by a cursive "f"under the staff- right below the notes, forte can be made into fortissimo and so forth. Like mentioned above, the word forte can also be used to describe someone, or someone's strong ability in one area. As mentioned in Macho's Camachos Beat by Luis Rafael Sanchez when describing a certain dashing gentleman, Sanchez uses the word when saying "elegance, oratory, and women were his forte." Not to mention the use of the name for naming wheels and cars. All appropriately so, to subtly hint at strong, lasting, and durable products.
The principle parts for "bona": bonum, boni.
The principle parts for "fide": fides, fidei.
It could be considered a saying, though not technically a motto. However it is used quite frequently, appearing in many of Stephen King's gruesome stories. One of which being The Shining, in which the main character, Jack Torrence, provides the use of the word while describing how the previous care taker of the hotel had turned into a "bona fide" psychotic killer. It is also used in law practice, usually to point out the "innocence or lack of knowledge" which would grant someone the ability to leave with clean hands.
Et cetera- meaning so forth or to continue, the others or rest. This is used when listing gets too tiring for the speaker and they decide to contract their wording back to good ol' Latin.
The principle parts of "cetera": ceterus, cetera, ceterum
"Et", as you may know, does not have principle parts. It is just et.
A famous (or, rather an underground) clothing line is called ETCETERA, spelled together just so. This might suggest that the designers will keep churning out designs and continuing with them. In fact, by looking through their catalogue, it almost seems as if the designs do keep going on and on. There is even an independent record label company called Etcetera, which, according to them, is open to unique and different types of music. Named ironically or not (they want to have different genres of music, yet they name their company something that reminds everyone of a droning continuum), this company, too, provides an example as to how et cetera has survived to this day.
Persona non grata- quite literary meaning someone who is not welcome. The plural of this is also used (personae non gratae). Since this is an almost right-out-of-the-book use of Latin, there is no exact way to pin point where it came from.
The principle parts of "persona": persona, personae
The principle parts of "grata": gratus, grata, gratior, gratissimus
Used commonly to express a distaste for someone, or to clue people in on who can and cannot go to a social gathering, persona non grata is around to this day. It has also been used to refer to politicians who, having slipped up, are no longer liked, and therefore no longer welcome. Used as the title in Oliver Stone's upcoming documentary, it perfectly sets the mood for the documentary itself. The movie being about gathering the beliefs between Israel and Yasser Afarat's Palestinian Authority shows the plight of the people and also brings back the idea of "someone who is not welcome." The film itself is set to release on March 31st, 2013.
Forte- meaning, in at least a musical sense, to play with force, loudly, and fully. In another sense, it can also mean a strong suit or characteristic, usually implying a certain daftness with it.
The principle parts for "forte": fortis, forte, fortior.
The most common application is used for musical playing. Usually marked by a cursive "f"under the staff- right below the notes, forte can be made into fortissimo and so forth. Like mentioned above, the word forte can also be used to describe someone, or someone's strong ability in one area. As mentioned in Macho's Camachos Beat by Luis Rafael Sanchez when describing a certain dashing gentleman, Sanchez uses the word when saying "elegance, oratory, and women were his forte." Not to mention the use of the name for naming wheels and cars. All appropriately so, to subtly hint at strong, lasting, and durable products.
The Kia Forte being a prime example of how the word forte transcends time and comes to be a name of a car.
Status quo- defined as "the existing state of affairs", status quo is also a commonly used phrase which is derived from "statu quo".
The principle parts of "status": status, status
"Quo" is just quo...
Leave it to the Brits to name a music band after the phrase. However, the band name is often said as Quo for short (to save valuable time to sip tea, no doubt). Probably named in order to give the message that the band will stay on the radar, keeping with what's going on, remaining popular and whathaveyou. I don't know if it's worked but apparently they have an upcoming movie with the incredibly cheesy line: "It started with guitars... and ended with guns!" Oh, boy.
The principle parts of "status": status, status
"Quo" is just quo...
Leave it to the Brits to name a music band after the phrase. However, the band name is often said as Quo for short (to save valuable time to sip tea, no doubt). Probably named in order to give the message that the band will stay on the radar, keeping with what's going on, remaining popular and whathaveyou. I don't know if it's worked but apparently they have an upcoming movie with the incredibly cheesy line: "It started with guitars... and ended with guns!" Oh, boy.
I'm not even kidding you. Oh, goodie.
Symbols
The Bowl of Hygeia- used almost everywhere by pharmacies, almost like their emblem. While it is famously known in Greek mythology, it has a Roman counter part as well.
It originated from the myth that Hygeia was a medicinal assistant, the bowl containing powerful medicine, and the snake representing wisdom, or knowledge.
An award has been made from this myth, and is given to the pharmacists who show "leadership" and just plain deserve it. It was established in 1958, and is still used in effect to this day, with numerous winners thus so far. It seems as if it a "pass on the torch" award by the way the source wrote it.
It originated from the myth that Hygeia was a medicinal assistant, the bowl containing powerful medicine, and the snake representing wisdom, or knowledge.
An award has been made from this myth, and is given to the pharmacists who show "leadership" and just plain deserve it. It was established in 1958, and is still used in effect to this day, with numerous winners thus so far. It seems as if it a "pass on the torch" award by the way the source wrote it.
Looks pretty sweet.
Labrys- describes a double bladed ax. Also one of those Greek ones, this too has Roman counterpart; except it was known as a "bipennis" to the Romans instead.
It appeared in many other cultures besides the Roman one as well, with several sources (some including Hercules use of it to kill the Amazonian queen, and others of Zeus's use of it.) regarding its origin. Now, however, it is used to symbolize matriarchal power, feminism, and lesbianism- serving as a strong LGBT symbol. It might be that they use it to represent that they are strong, like the Amazons (even though the Amazons were defeated, but still), or that they have power, like Hercules (who used it to kill the Amazonian queen.)
Bow and Quiver of Arrows- around February, especially the 14, it seems as if we cannot get enough of a half naked child shooting people. And where did that come from? FROM THE ROMANS OF COURSE! Specifically, Cupid. Being the God of Love has to be a pretty legit gig, but also being able to shoot people with arrows??? Now that is a job anybody would give their first born child to have.
Obviously, it is used for February. It is so well known that kid shows have been done over it (Ed, Edd, and Eddy did a spoof of it where Jimmy and Sarah where baby cupids and shot the cast to create goofy match ups.) Not to mention the bad, made-TV-movies that are just chocked full of them (one being where the God of Love falls in love, has children who have love inducing abilities. Hilarity ensues).
Also: http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=8WTJ2tGhJl4&vq=medium (I would assume this would count as a "moving picture" :D?)
It appeared in many other cultures besides the Roman one as well, with several sources (some including Hercules use of it to kill the Amazonian queen, and others of Zeus's use of it.) regarding its origin. Now, however, it is used to symbolize matriarchal power, feminism, and lesbianism- serving as a strong LGBT symbol. It might be that they use it to represent that they are strong, like the Amazons (even though the Amazons were defeated, but still), or that they have power, like Hercules (who used it to kill the Amazonian queen.)
Bow and Quiver of Arrows- around February, especially the 14, it seems as if we cannot get enough of a half naked child shooting people. And where did that come from? FROM THE ROMANS OF COURSE! Specifically, Cupid. Being the God of Love has to be a pretty legit gig, but also being able to shoot people with arrows??? Now that is a job anybody would give their first born child to have.
Obviously, it is used for February. It is so well known that kid shows have been done over it (Ed, Edd, and Eddy did a spoof of it where Jimmy and Sarah where baby cupids and shot the cast to create goofy match ups.) Not to mention the bad, made-TV-movies that are just chocked full of them (one being where the God of Love falls in love, has children who have love inducing abilities. Hilarity ensues).
Also: http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=8WTJ2tGhJl4&vq=medium (I would assume this would count as a "moving picture" :D?)
Deer- originating from the Goddess of Hunting, Diana, the deer represents, agility, stealth, and quickness. Likewise, since it came from the "hunting queen" it would only be reasonable that hunting companies or such would use the deer as a logo.
An example could be John Deere, who use the deer on their logo. Because the company is regarded with forestry, alluding to Diana might be a smart thing to do. Since Diana was a huntress, it meant that she was quiet and efficient- trait all machines should harness. Not only that, but powerful as well, since Diana was not known for being weak.
An example could be John Deere, who use the deer on their logo. Because the company is regarded with forestry, alluding to Diana might be a smart thing to do. Since Diana was a huntress, it meant that she was quiet and efficient- trait all machines should harness. Not only that, but powerful as well, since Diana was not known for being weak.
Scales- around since almost ever, the scales come from Themis, the goddess of justice (obviously). However, even her roots can be traced back to the Egyptian goddess who you would meet after dying. The Egyptian goddess would then weigh your heart, and if it was lighter than a feather you could move on to a happier place than if you didn't.
The scales represent truth, justice, and is used in court room to represent Lady Justice. Making her blind was a move used in order to associate the idea that bias would not be involved in the courtroom.
The scales represent truth, justice, and is used in court room to represent Lady Justice. Making her blind was a move used in order to associate the idea that bias would not be involved in the courtroom.
Art and Literature
Prometheus- one of the most obvious would be Prometheus carved by Paul Manship and located at the Rockefeller Center. Coincidentally, it was cast by Roman Bronze Works, and is considered to be the next best celebrated and applauded piece of sculpture in America next to the Statue of Liberty.
The myth is, of course, of a willy titan who, after tricking the gods to eat a less than desirable meal of fat covered bones, and then giving man kind fire to use, is punished to forever experience the pain of having his internal organs gorged on by eagles, day after day.
The myth is, of course, of a willy titan who, after tricking the gods to eat a less than desirable meal of fat covered bones, and then giving man kind fire to use, is punished to forever experience the pain of having his internal organs gorged on by eagles, day after day.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians- popping out of almost nowhere, the books became an up and coming series. A series that every kid read, despite how 'cool' or otherwise it may have been. Since the series was so popular, it shows that even though Roman is a dead language, its God's aren't (sorta).
The characters were Greek, but they all had Roman counter parts. Zeus was Jupiter, and served as the King of the Gods, Hermes would be Mercury (the Messenger), Poseidon (a very important character) would be Neptune if the books were written with Roman Gods instead.
The characters were Greek, but they all had Roman counter parts. Zeus was Jupiter, and served as the King of the Gods, Hermes would be Mercury (the Messenger), Poseidon (a very important character) would be Neptune if the books were written with Roman Gods instead.
Prometheus- nope, you're reading this right, it's another Prometheus, but this time, it is for the up coming film (which, by what certain friends tell me, looks a like a revamped version of Alien or Space Odyssey or something).
Originating from the same myth as previously mentioned, this time a group of humans are launched into space to try and figure out how the human race started. However, as they get more clues on the subject, the twist comes in, and they "must fight against something evil to protect the future of all mankind." Cheesy and overdone, but you know how it is.
For those who know their mythology, this more than subtly states that danger is coming. Since Prometheus was punished for trying to help mankind by a grater being, it would only make sense that it would foreshadow what would happen to that group of people. the people would represented as Prometheus, and their trying to find where man kind originated from would be like Prometheus giving man fire or sly ways into tricking the gods. The gods that punished Prometheus would be whatever is attacking the humans.
Originating from the same myth as previously mentioned, this time a group of humans are launched into space to try and figure out how the human race started. However, as they get more clues on the subject, the twist comes in, and they "must fight against something evil to protect the future of all mankind." Cheesy and overdone, but you know how it is.
For those who know their mythology, this more than subtly states that danger is coming. Since Prometheus was punished for trying to help mankind by a grater being, it would only make sense that it would foreshadow what would happen to that group of people. the people would represented as Prometheus, and their trying to find where man kind originated from would be like Prometheus giving man fire or sly ways into tricking the gods. The gods that punished Prometheus would be whatever is attacking the humans.
The Hunger Games- not only are there Roman style names, but the actual Hunger Games are a reference to Rome.
They are strikingly similar to the gladiator games aren't they? Having trained fighters attack one another to both keep the under control (during Rome, to keep the people happy; in the districts, to keep the people from revolting), fighting to the death for the general enjoyment of the crowd. Not to mention the cornucopia, which comes from the horn, meaning plenty. that's where all the kiddos get their gear, food, and supplies.
They are strikingly similar to the gladiator games aren't they? Having trained fighters attack one another to both keep the under control (during Rome, to keep the people happy; in the districts, to keep the people from revolting), fighting to the death for the general enjoyment of the crowd. Not to mention the cornucopia, which comes from the horn, meaning plenty. that's where all the kiddos get their gear, food, and supplies.
Harry Potter- need I say more? I do need to say more? Fine. How many times did Harry Potter utter a spell? Hundreds? Maybe more? But most of his spells, if not all of them, were Latin, or bunched up Latin at least. For example, the word "patronus" was used as Potter was about to defend himself against some evil being. It seems as if the word is derived from the Latin word "patron." A patron would protect you in much the same sense as the the spell, guarding you from troubles (whether they be money troubles or a Dementor is up to what you are referring to).
Like you really needed a picture to know what I was talking about.