Question

proinde cum vēnābere, licēbit auctōre mē ut pānārium et lagunculam sic etiam pugillārēs ferās:

1. remember that when “cum” is used as a conjunction instead of a preposition, it does not mean “with”, but instead means “when”, “since”, or “although”. which meaning seems to fit best here?
2. the deponent verb form “vēnābere” is another example of syeope, which the author again uses as a form of shorthand. which passive ending has been replaced with -re to create this syncopated future tense form? translate this form.
3. if the understood participle of an ablative absolute is a form of the verb “to be” (i.e. “being”), then the latin participle is omitted and you are left with just two nouns/pronouns/adjectives. this is usually translated as “with the noun (being / as) - - - -”. with this in mind, translate the ablative absolute “auctōre mē”.
4. what three unusual items does pliny advise his friend to bring on his next hunting trip?

experiēris nōn diānam magis montibus quam minervam inerrāre. vale.

1. translate the sentences above.
2. metonymy is a figure of speech that involves using a symbolic name to represent a more general idea. these symbolic names are often the names of greek & roman deities, used to represent whatever domain they preside over. through metonymy, what general meaning is intended by the names of these deities here?

diāna:
minerva:

1. in your own words, explain the moral that pliny is trying to express regarding his actions while hunting.

Explanation:

1. Analyze the context of "cum" in the Latin text to determine its meaning as a conjunction. Here, "since" seems to fit best as it indicates a causal - like relationship.
2. The deponent verb "vēnābere" has the passive ending replaced with - re for the syncopated future tense. It translates to "you will hunt".
3. The Ablative Absolute "auctōre mē" means "with me as the guide".
4. Without the full text about Pliny's advice, we can't answer this. But for the second part about metonymy, Diana is often associated with hunting and forests, so her name here likely represents hunting or the forest - related activities. Minerva is associated with wisdom, so her name might represent intellectual or non - hunting aspects.
5. "You will experience that Diana wanders in the mountains no more than Minerva. Farewell."
6. Diana likely represents hunting; Minerva likely represents wisdom.
7. Without more context about Pliny's actions while hunting, a full - fledged answer can't be given, but generally, it would involve analyzing his words and actions in the text to extract a moral about hunting, such as respecting nature, the balance between hunting and other pursuits etc.

Answer:

1. Since
2. You will hunt
3. With me as the guide
4. You will experience that Diana wanders in the mountains no more than Minerva. Farewell.
5. Diana: Hunting; Minerva: Wisdom
6. Can't be determined without more context.