Fabulae Syrae (Lingua Latina)
A basic knowledge of classical mythology is indispensable in understanding and appreciating ancient culture, art history and even modern literature. This delightful assortment of fifty captivating myths of Rome and Athens provides extended readings selected or adapted from the works of ancient authors which not only introduce readers to the essential legends of Roman literature but also cement the grammar and vocabulary taught in an introductory course of Latin. Each selection ofFabulae Syraecorresponds to a chapter inFamilia Romana,allowing you to read stories that are perfectly on grade level, and thereby rapidly build comprehension and confidence as you enjoy the adventures of men and mischief of gods.The collection begins with the adventure of Pygmalion, the Cypriot sculptor who carved a woman out of ivory, and ends with nearly 200 verses of original Latin from books two and three of Ovid’s Metamorphoses. The vignettes are annotated with helpful margin notes and are accompanied by beautiful historic woodcut illustrations. The volume contains two appendices: a list of vocabulary and a glossary of proper names.Fabulae Syraecan be used concurrently withFamilia Romanafor further enrichment or as a review text after completingFamilia Romana.It is, however, also a stand-alone work and could also be used as a reader in mythology separate from theLingua Latina per se Illustrataseries. New vocabulary is kept to an absolute minimum, so the reader can truly enjoy the readings, while focusing on a mastery of the grammar and essential vocabulary taught in theFamilia Romana.Features include:Readings linked to each chapter ofFamilia Romanafrom XXVI to XXXIVFifty of the most important tales of ancient mythologyEvery word, cover to cover, is in Latin with vowel lengths markedApproximately 18,500 Latin words in lengthApproximately 500 new vocabulary words are taughtHelpful margin notesPicks up whereColloquia PersonarumendsPerfect for home-schoolers, as it covers the material of a course in ancient mythologyIndices of vocabulary and proper names