The name of this song, beati quorum was the perfect choice for the song before battle, "o lord be not in thine anger" (MyMemory). This choice of song is just another example of the constant contrasting ideas between what the author chooses vs. what makes sense. It makes sense to ask the Lord to not be angry before battle, but I feel as if unlike Gargantua it wouldn't be a song to put someone to sleep, but rather continue with the anxiety present before the battle. Results for Beati quorum via, translation from Latin to English. Beati quorum via, in English with contextual examples. (n.d.). https://mymemory.translated.net/en/Latin/English/beati-quorum-via%2C

"Ignavum fucos pecus" is a latin sentence meaning "idle, lazy, slothful, etc" (Ling dictionary). I find it interesting throughout this story Rabellais uses such contrast between something as sophisticated as Latin to describe something as futile as simply being lazy. This is just one example of many that helps deepen the gap that shows this epic is that of a mock epic. Institute, T. linguist. (n.d.). Translation of ignavum from Latin into English. https://www.lingq.com/en/learn-latin-online/translate/la/ignavum/

Erechtheus according to the Oxford Classical Dictionary, "heroes of Athens and a mythical founding king of the city", he was one of the mythical founders of Athens. When this quote speaks about the sons of Erechtheus it's discussing the generations of early leaders of Athens who lived in a time without war, before the "modern" times. M. L. West. "Medea." Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Classics, Oxford University Press, 2020, https://oxfordre.com/classics/display/10.1093/acrefore/9780199381135.001.0001/acrefore-9780199381135-e-2480?product=orecla. (Date accessed January 29, 2025)

The word Scrounge means, "an instrument of punishment or criticism" according to Merriam Webster. Krishna wants Arjuna to cause suffering of his foes. His foes symbolize something more than just the people he's fighting, but his internal enemies he is dealing with such as self doubt he must conquer. This sentiment coming from Krishna means Arjuna conquering his foes is part of his diving plan and will help with his dharma. “Scourge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scourge. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.