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Brigid in NC
02-07-2008, 09:02 AM
We are currently reading The Aeneid, and I am struggling with the pronunciation of all the Greek and Roman names. Is there a good pronunciation guide (a link maybe?) that anyone can recommend? I think I am completely butchering the names right now! :eek:

Thanks! ~Brigid

Plaid Dad
02-07-2008, 09:36 AM
I don't have a good link for you, but have you considered using a audio book for some of the reading? There's a great one of the Fagles Aeneid, (http://www.amazon.com/Aeneid-Virgil/dp/0143059025/) read by Simon Callow.

Brigid in NC
02-07-2008, 10:13 AM
What a great idea! I just ordered a used (cheap!) copy of the audio book (my library doesn't have it). Now I can enjoy the book AND eat breakfast, instead of reading it to my two sleepy guys! :D

Thanks for the excellent suggestion!
~Brigid

Beth in Central TX
02-07-2008, 11:04 AM
I found this pronunciation guide helpful: http://www.pantheon.org/miscellaneous/pronunciations.html

I try to pronounce the main character names that everyone knows so that I don't butcher those in public. If it's a minor character, I've been know to just wing the pronunciation.

susie in tx
02-07-2008, 01:09 PM
I found this pronunciation guide helpful: http://www.pantheon.org/miscellaneous/pronunciations.html
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Thank you!

I am terrible at Greek and Latin names. This will be a huge help.