William of Auvergne

On Spiders


Latin Etymology

In lupis autem et lupabus astutia venandi non modica lumen quoddam naturale est, et quod mirabilius videtur esse in canibus non solum olfactus nobilior est quam in multis aliorum animalium, sed etiam velut quoddam lumen prophetiae, seu divinationis, quibusdam canibus a creatore inditum est naturaliter, ita ut et latrones et homines occultos hoc lumine investigant, dignoscant, et apprehendant.

  1. If something has the characteristics of a wolf, it is said to be:
    • Lupine
    • Canine
    • Wolfesque
    • Feline
  2. Someone who is a clever, shrewd person would be called a(n) “_________ observer”
    • Diligent
    • Astute
    • Prophetic
    • Investigative
  3. If one exerts a modicum (see above, modica) of effort, they use a
    • Small amount
    • Large amount
    • Extreme amount
    • None
  4. The nose primarily deals with this sense:
    • Tactile
    • Auditory
    • Olfactory
    • Visual
  5. Someone who studies the occult (see above, occultos) studies
    • What is moral
    • What is spiritual
    • What is just
    • What is hidden

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