In Orberg's LLPSI Cap XL Dido ad Aeneam: Putasne eam rem dis superis curae esse?
You think this thing to be of concern to the high Gods.
....with dis in the dative ??
Putasne eam rem dis superis curae esse?
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Re: Putasne eam rem dis superis curae esse?
dis = deis
Esse curae means "to be as a care to", "to be of concern to."
Allen & Greenough 382.1 calls this "dative of purpose or end." This is a "double dative" construction. The person(s) for whom the subject of esse is a concern concern or care are also in the dative.
Esse curae means "to be as a care to", "to be of concern to."
Allen & Greenough 382.1 calls this "dative of purpose or end." This is a "double dative" construction. The person(s) for whom the subject of esse is a concern concern or care are also in the dative.
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Re: Putasne eam rem dis superis curae esse?
Gratias tibi ago...