Bartholomew the Englishman

On Sirens

Latin Etymology

Sirena sirenae, vel siren sirenis, dicitur monstrum, quod dulcedine sui cantus trahit nautas ad periculum, unde dicitur hoc est, a trahendo, ut dicit Huguitio. Glossa autem super isa dicit. Sirenae sunt serpentes cristati et alati. Alii autem dicunt, quod sunt pisces marini, in specie muliebri. Papias autem dicit. Sirenae sunt dracones magni volantes et cristati, ut quidam putant. Isidorus autem lib. 20 ubi agit de portentis dicit.

Use the following words to complete the sentences below. Good Luck!

dulcet
incantations
perilous
volatile
portend

1. Harry was prone to flying off the handle; his temper was extremely .

2. The monks began their slowly and quietly, but soon a musical rhythm filled the monastery.

3. The record executive was astonished at the voice of the young night club singer.

4. Bobby hung on to the ledge of the building for dear life, and wondered how he had gotten into such a situation.

5. In the middle ages, many strange things were said to evil or bad luck.

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