Why is Descartes Latinised as Cartesius? - Latin Language Stack Exchange
Why is the Latinisation of Descartes Cartesius? In particular, where is "Des"? Is it omitted because Descartes is literally translated as " of the + card/maps ", and Latin generally omits prepositions? It …
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Why "fiat lux" and not "sit lux"? - Latin Language Stack Exchange
Jan 20, 2024 · The Vulgate reads: Dixitque Deus: fiat lux. Et facta est lux. But I would have expected: Dixitque Deus: sit lux. Et fuit lux. This is based on scientific texts, where "let x" be is re...
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Jul 12, 2024 · Thank you very much! However, there are still things that I didn't understand. 1. Both mihi and tibi are dative forms of personal pronouns, is ei one of them as well? Why haven't I seen ei in …
Why isn't "principix" the feminine of "princeps"?
Aug 9, 2024 · What's the feminine version of princeps? Why isn't it " principix " (along the lines of auctor → auctrix, bellator → bellatrix, etc.)? Related question: "Are there feminine and neuter versions of …
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