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Fables in Latin, with English translations and grammar notes, for your learning pleasure!

Tuesday, May 29, 2007

De Cervo in bovium stabulo

Title: De Cervo in bovium stabulo: The Stag in the Stable

Source: Aesop's Fables, 1687 (illustrated by Francis Barlow).

Parallels: For parallel versions, see Perry 492.

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Monday, May 28, 2007

Auceps et Perdix

Title: Auceps et Perdix: Birdcatcher and Partridge

Source: Aesop's Fables, 1687 (illustrated by Francis Barlow)
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Parallels: For parallel versions, see Perry 265.

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Sunday, May 27, 2007

De duabus ollis

Title: De duabus ollis: The Two Pots

Source: Aesop's Fables, 1687 (illustrated by Francis Barlow).

Parallels: For parallel versions, see Perry 378.

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Saturday, May 26, 2007

De Cane et Umbra

Title: De Cane et Umbra: Dog and Shadow

Source: Aesop's Fables, 1687 (illustrated by Francis Barlow).

Parallels: For parallel versions, see Perry 133.
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Friday, May 25, 2007

De Gruibus et Anseribus

Title: De Gruibus et Anseribus: Cranes and Geese

Source: Aesop's Fables, 1687 (illustrated by Francis Barlow).

Parallels: For parallel versions, see Perry 228.

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Thursday, May 24, 2007

Piscator et Pisciculus

Title: Piscator et Pisciculus: The Fisherman and The Little Fish

Source: Aesop's Fables, 1687 (illustrated by Francis Barlow).

Parallels: For parallel versions, see Perry 287.

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Wednesday, May 23, 2007

De Nutrice et Lupo

Title: De Nutrice et Lupo: Nurse and Wolf

Source: Aesop's Fables, 1687 (illustrated by Francis Barlow).

Parallels: For parallel versions, see Perry 158.

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Monday, May 21, 2007

Corvus et Vulpes

Title: Corvus et Vulpes: Crow and Fox

Source: Aesop's Fables, 1687 (illustrated by Francis Barlow).

Parallels: For parallel versions, see Perry 124.

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Sunday, May 20, 2007

De Iove et Camelo

Title: De Iove et Camelo: Jupiter and the Camel

Source: Aesop's Fables, 1687 (illustrated by Francis Barlow).

Parallels: For parallel versions, see Perry 117.

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Saturday, May 19, 2007

De Membris et Ventre

Title: De Membris et Ventre: The Members and the Belly

Source: Aesop's Fables, 1687 (illustrated by Francis Barlow).

Parallels: For parallel versions, see Perry 130.

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Friday, May 18, 2007

De Rustico et Colubro

Title: De Rustico et Colubro: Farmer and Snake

Source: Aesop's Fables, 1687 (illustrated by Francis Barlow).

Parallels: For parallel versions, see Perry 440.

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Thursday, May 17, 2007

De Graculo et Pavonibus

Title: De Graculo et Pavonibus: Jackdaw and Peacocks

Source: Aesop's Fables, 1687 (illustrated by Francis Barlow).

Parallels: For parallel versions, see Perry 472.

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Wednesday, May 16, 2007

De leone, asino et gallo

Title: De leone, asino et gallo: Lion, Donkey and Rooster

Source: Aesop's Fables, 1687 (illustrated by Francis Barlow).

Parallels: For parallel versions, see Perry 82.

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Tuesday, May 15, 2007

De leporibus et ranis

Title: De leporibus et ranis: Hares and Frogs

Source: Aesop's Fables, 1687 (illustrated by Francis Barlow).

Parallels: For parallel versions, see Perry 138.

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Monday, May 14, 2007

De Herinaceis et Viperis

Title: De Herinaceis Viperas hospites eiicientibus: Hedgehogs and Vipers

Source: Aesop's Fables, 1687 (illustrated by Francis Barlow).

Parallels: This fable does not appear in Perry, but you can find the story in early modern editions of Aesop, such as Abstemius.

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Sunday, May 13, 2007

De Quercu et Arundine

Title: De Quercu et Arundine: Oak and Reed

Source: Aesop's Fables, 1687 (illustrated by Francis Barlow).

Parallels: For parallel versions, see Perry 70.

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Saturday, May 12, 2007

De Leone et Mure

Title: De Leone et Mure: Lion and Mouse

Source: Aesop's Fables, 1687 (illustrated by Francis Barlow).

Parallels: For parallel versions, see Perry 150.

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Friday, May 11, 2007

De Lupo et Sue

Title: De Lupo et Sue: The Wolf and The Sow

Source: Aesop's Fables, 1687 (illustrated by Francis Barlow).

Parallels: For parallel versions, see Perry 547.

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Thursday, May 10, 2007

De Gallo Gallinaceo

Title: De Gallo Gallinaceo: About the Rooster

Source: Aesop's Fables, 1687 (illustrated by Francis Barlow).

Parallels: For parallel versions, see Perry 503.

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Wednesday, May 09, 2007

Aquila et Testudo

Title: Aquila et Testudo: Eagle and Tortoise

Source: Aesop's Fables, 1687 (illustrated by Francis Barlow).

Parallels: This fable is not found in the traditional Aesopic corpus, although it clearly has a lot in common with the story of the tortoise and the hare.

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Tuesday, May 08, 2007

Leo amatorius

Title: Leo amatorius: Lion in Love

Source: Aesop's Fables, 1687 (illustrated by Francis Barlow).

Parallels: For parallel versions, see Perry 140.

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Monday, May 07, 2007

Formica et Columba

Title: Formica et Columba: Ant and Dove

Source: Aesop's Fables, 1687 (illustrated by Francis Barlow)
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Parallels: For parallel versions, see Perry 235.

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Sunday, May 06, 2007

Cervus in aquas inspiciens

Title: Cervus in aquas inspiciens: Stag Looking Into The Water

Source: Aesop's Fables, 1687 (illustrated by Francis Barlow).

Parallels: For parallel versions, see Perry 74.

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Saturday, May 05, 2007

De silvano et leone

Title: De silvano et leone: Forester and Lion

Source: Aesop's Fables, 1687 (illustrated by Francis Barlow).

Parallels: For parallel versions, see Perry 284.

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Friday, May 04, 2007

De pavone et pica

Title: De pavone et pica: Peacock and Magpie

Source: Aesop's Fables, 1687 (illustrated by Francis Barlow).

Parallels: For parallel versions, see Perry 219.

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Thursday, May 03, 2007

De delphino et smaride

Title: De delphino et smaride: The Dolphin and The Fish

Source: Aesop's Fables, 1687 (illustrated by Francis Barlow).

Parallels: For parallel versions, see Perry 113.

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Wednesday, May 02, 2007

De asino et apro

Title: De asino et apro: The Donkey and The Boar

Source: Aesop's Fables, 1687 (illustrated by Francis Barlow)
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Parallels: For parallel versions, see Perry 484.

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Tuesday, May 01, 2007

Senex et Mors

Title: Senex et Mors: The Old Man and Death

Source: Aesop's Fables, 1687 (illustrated by Francis Barlow).

Parallels: For parallel versions, see Perry 60.

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Monday, April 30, 2007

De equo et asello onusto

Title: De equo et asello onusto: The Horse and The Loaded Donkey

Source: Aesop's Fables, 1687 (illustrated by Francis Barlow).

Parallels: For parallel versions, see Perry 181.

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Sunday, April 29, 2007

Leo Senex

Title: Leo Senex: The Old Lion

Source: Aesop's Fables, 1687 (illustrated by Francis Barlow).

Parallels: For parallel versions, see Perry 481.

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Saturday, April 28, 2007

Rusticus et Silva

Title: Rusticus et Silva: Farmer and Woods

Source: Aesop's Fables, 1687 (illustrated by Francis Barlow).

Parallels: For parallel versions, see Perry 302.

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Friday, April 27, 2007

De cane et lupo

Title: De cane et lupo: Dog and Wolf

Source: Aesop's Fables, 1687 (illustrated by Francis Barlow).

Parallels: For parallel versions, see Perry 346.

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Thursday, April 26, 2007

Anus et Anser

Title: Anus et Anser: Old Woman and Goose

Source: Aesop's Fables, 1687 (illustrated by Francis Barlow).

Parallels: For parallel versions, see Perry 87.

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Wednesday, April 25, 2007

Iuvenis et hirundo

Title: Iuvenis et hirundo: Young Man and Swallow

Source: Aesop's Fables, 1687 (illustrated by Francis Barlow).

Parallels: For parallel versions, see Perry 169.

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Tuesday, April 24, 2007

Equus et Cervus

Title: Equus et Cervus: Horse and Stag

Source: Aesop's Fables, 1687 (illustrated by Francis Barlow).

Parallels: For parallel versions, see Perry 269.

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Monday, April 23, 2007

Vulpes et Uva

Title: Vulpes et Uva: Fox and Grapes

Source: Aesop's Fables, 1687 (illustrated by Francis Barlow).

Parallels: For parallel versions, see Perry 15.

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Sunday, April 22, 2007

De leone, asino et vulpe

Title: De leone, asino et vulpe: Lion, Donkey and Fox

Source: Aesop's Fables, 1687 (illustrated by Francis Barlow).

Parallels: For parallel versions, see Perry 149.

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Saturday, April 21, 2007

Aquila et Corvus

Title: Aquila et Corvus: Eagle and Crow

Source: Aesop's Fables, 1687 (illustrated by Francis Barlow).

Parallels: For parallel versions, see Perry 2.

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Friday, April 20, 2007

Galli et Perdix

Title: Galli et Perdix: Roosters and The Partridge

Source: Aesop's Fables, 1687 (illustrated by Francis Barlow).

Parallels: For parallel versions, see Perry 23.

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Thursday, April 19, 2007

Tubicen captivus

Title: Tubicen captivus: The Captive Trumpeter

Source: Aesop's Fables, 1687 (illustrated by Francis Barlow).

Parallels: For parallel versions, see Perry 370.

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Wednesday, April 18, 2007

Ursus et duos viatores

Title: Ursus et duos viatores: Bear and Two Travelers

Source: Aesop's Fables, 1687 (illustrated by Francis Barlow).

Parallels: For parallel versions, see Perry 65.

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Tuesday, April 17, 2007

Ursus et Alvearia

Title: Ursus et Alvearia: The Bear and The Hives

Source: Aesop's Fables, 1687 (illustrated by Francis Barlow).

Parallels: This is a fable found in modern authors, such as Abstemius, but not represented in the standard Greek and Roman Aesopic corpus.

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Monday, April 16, 2007

De vulpecula et ciconia

Title: De vulpecula et ciconia: Fox and Stork

Source: Aesop's Fables, 1687 (illustrated by Francis Barlow).

Parallels: For parallel versions, see Perry 426.

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Saturday, April 14, 2007

De avaro et invido

Title: De avaro et invido: Covetous and Envious

Source: Aesop's Fables, 1687 (illustrated by Francis Barlow).

Parallels: For parallel versions, see Perry 580.

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Friday, April 13, 2007

De lupo et grue

Title: De lupo et grue: Wolf and Crane

Source: Aesop's Fables, 1687 (illustrated by Francis Barlow).

Parallels: For parallel versions, see Perry 156.

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Wednesday, April 11, 2007

De cane et asino

Title: De cane et asino: Donkey and Dog

Source: Aesop's Fables, 1687 (illustrated by Francis Barlow).

Parallels: For parallel versions, see Perry 91.

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Tuesday, April 10, 2007

Pavo et Luscinia

Title: Pavo et Luscinia: Peacock and Nightingale

Source: Aesop's Fables, 1687 (illustrated by Francis Barlow).

Parallels: For parallel versions, see Perry 509.

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Monday, April 09, 2007

De accipitre et luscinia

Title: De accipitre et luscinia: Hawk and Nightingale

Source: Aesop's Fables, 1687 (illustrated by Francis Barlow).

Parallels: For parallel versions, see Perry 4.

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Sunday, April 08, 2007

De milvo aegroto

Title: De milvo aegroto: The Sick Kite

Source: Aesop's Fables, 1687 (illustrated by Francis Barlow).

Parallels: For parallel versions, see Perry 324.

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Saturday, April 07, 2007

De satyro et viatore

Title: De satyro et viatore: Satyr and Traveler

Source: Aesop's Fables, 1687 (illustrated by Francis Barlow).

Parallels: For parallel versions, see Perry 35.

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Friday, April 06, 2007

De partu montium

Title: De partu montium: Mountains in Labor

Source: Aesop's Fables, 1687 (illustrated by Francis Barlow).

Parallels: For parallel versions, see Perry 520.

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Thursday, April 05, 2007

De cata in feminam mutata

Title: De cata in feminam mutata: Cat Changed Into Woman

Source: Aesop's Fables, 1687 (illustrated by Francis Barlow).

Parallels: For parallel versions, see Perry 50.

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Wednesday, April 04, 2007

De accipitre columbam insequente

Title: De accipitre columbam insequente: Hawk and Dove

Source: Aesop's Fables, 1687 (illustrated by Francis Barlow).

Parallels: This is one of the fables of Abstemius, not found (to my knowledge) in the Greco-Roman Aesopic corpus. You can read an English translation of Abstemius by Sir Roger L'Estrange at aesopica.net. For a classical parallel, see the story of the man and the weasel.

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Tuesday, April 03, 2007

Canis vetulus et magister

Title: Canis vetulus et magister: Old Dog and Master

Source: Aesop's Fables, 1687 (illustrated by Francis Barlow).

Parallels: For parallel versions, see Perry 532.

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