Review Creature Names

[benjenkinsv95]

Here's some constructive feedback on the creature descriptions:

1. Baboon hawk (Papio volturius)

   - Feedback: The name is a bit misleading as "papio" typically refers to a baboon, which is a primate, not a bird. A more accurate Latin name for a hawk-like creature might be needed.

2. Bracken (Rapax folium)

   - Feedback: "Rapax" suggests aggression, which fits, but "folium" simply means "leaf." If the creature is leaf-like in appearance or behavior, this might work. If not, a more descriptive term would be better.

3. Bunker spider (Mutinum ficedula)

   - Feedback: "Mutinum" is not a standard Latin word. "Ficedula," which means a small bird or fig-eater, is inappropriate for a spider. A more fitting Latin name for a bunker spider should be considered.

4. Circuit bees (Crabro coruscus)

   - Feedback: "Crabro" refers to a hornet or wasp, which is suitable, but "coruscus," meaning glittering or twinkling, might not best describe bees related to circuits. A term indicating their technological aspect could be more fitting.

5. Coil-head (Vir colligerus)

   - Feedback: "Vir" means man, and "colligerus" seems to be a coinage from "colligere" (to gather). The name doesn't clearly convey what the creature is. A more descriptive or relevant Latin name might be needed.

6. Earth leviathan (Hemibdella gigantis)

   - Feedback: "Hemibdella" doesn't exist in Latin. "Gigantis" suggests a giant. If the creature resembles a leviathan, a more fitting Latinized name that conveys its massive, serpent-like nature would be ideal.

7. Eyeless dog (Leo caecus)

   - Feedback: "Leo" means lion, not dog. "Caecus" correctly means blind or eyeless. A term more closely related to dogs, like "canis," should be used.

8. Forest Giant (Satyrid proceritas)

   - Feedback: "Satyrid" suggests a connection to satyrs, while "proceritas" means tallness. If the creature resembles a satyr, this works, but if it's more giant-like, a different term may be more appropriate.

9. Forest keeper (Satyrid proceritas)

   - Feedback: The same name as "Forest Giant," which may be an error. The name should distinctively define its unique characteristics or role in the forest.

10. Ghost girl (Puella phasma)

    - Feedback: "Phasma" is Greek, not Latin. A more Latinized term would be "spectra" or "umbra" for ghost. "Puella spectra" could be a better fit.

11. Hoarding bug (Linepithema crassus)

    - Feedback: "Linepithema" is not traditionally Latin. "Crassus" means thick or fat, which might fit for a bug but doesn't convey hoarding. A name reflecting its hoarding nature could be more descriptive.

12. Hygrodere (Hygrodere)

    - Feedback: The name is repetitive and lacks a Latin structure. If "Hygrodere" is a scientific term, a common name in Latin could enhance the description.

13. Jeb (Jeb)

    - Feedback: If "Jeb" is a proper noun with no Latin equivalent, it's fine as is. If it's meant to describe a creature, a Latinized or descriptive term would be beneficial.

14. Jester (INSANEUS THINGUS)

    - Feedback: This doesn't appear to be proper Latin. A more appropriate Latin name like "Scurra" or "Ioculator" would be better.

15. Landmine (Mīna telluris)

    - Feedback: "Mīna" is not Latin and seems to be a direct borrowing from English. "Telluris" means of the earth, which fits. A more Latin term for landmine could be "fossa explosiva" (exploding pit).

16. Manticoil (Quadrupes manta)

    - Feedback: "Quadrupes" (four-footed) fits, but "manta" is more commonly associated with rays. If the creature resembles a manta ray, it's suitable. Otherwise, a different descriptor might be needed.

17. Nutcracker (Nucis frangitor)

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 Feedback: "Nucis" (of a nut) and "frangitor" (breaker) accurately convey 'nutcracker.' This is a good descriptive name if the creature has nut-cracking traits.

18. Roaming locusts (Anacridium vega)

    - Feedback: "Anacridium" is not a standard Latin word. If "vega" is part of its scientific name, it can stay, but a more Latin term for the common name would be ideal.

19. Snare flea (Dolus scolopendra)

    - Feedback: "Dolus" means deceit or trickery, and "scolopendra" is a centipede. Neither term seems fitting for a flea. A name that reflects its flea-like nature and snaring ability is needed.

20. Spore lizard (Lacerta glomerorum)

    - Feedback: "Lacerta" correctly means lizard, but "glomerorum" doesn't convey spores. A term combining lizard with a spore-related Latin term would be more precise.

21. Thumper (Pistris saevus)

    - Feedback: "Pistris" is associated with sea creatures and "saevus" means fierce. If the creature is more like a thumper than a sea creature, a different name would be more appropriate.

22. Turret (Turris)

    - Feedback: "Turris" means tower, which can apply to turrets. However, if the game's turret is more of a small, defensive structure, a more specific term like "turretum" might be better.

In summary, the main areas for improvement include ensuring the Latin terms align with the creatures' characteristics and roles, and using correct and contextually appropriate Latin words.

[benjenkinsv95]

Brainstorming names

Keep Existing Names

1. ✔️ Bracken
2. ✔️ Hygrodere=Hygrodere
3. ✔️ Jeb
4. ✔️ Manticoil

Note: (Coil-head, nutcracker, and thumper could all potentially be kept as is, but going to try and give a more literal translation.

Replace Existing Names

1. ✔️ Baboon hawk=Papio accipiter ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baboon, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/accipiter#Latin
2. ✔️ Bunker spider=Arānea mūnīmentī ; https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/aranea#Latin https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/munimentum
3. 🌱 Circuit bees=Apēs fulgurum ; Bees of lightning/thunderbolts ; https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/fulgur
   4.✔️ Coil-head=Caput cochleae ; https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/caput#Latin https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/cochlea#Latin
4. ✔️ Earth leviathan=Leviathan terrae ; https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Terra#Latin https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/leviathan
5. ✔️ Eyeless dog=Canis sine oculīs
6. ✔️ Forest Giant=Gigās silvae ; https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/silva#Latin https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/gigas#Latin
7. ✔️ Forest keeper=Custōs silvae ; https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/custos#Latin https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/silva#Latin
8. ✔️ Ghost girl=Imāgō puellāris ; (girlish ghost) keeping both in nom for a proper noun https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/imago#Latin https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/puellaris#Latin
9. ✔️ Hoarding bug=Cīmex accumulātiōnis ; (bug of heaping) https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/accumulatio#Latin https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/cimex.
10. ✔️ Jester=Scurra ; https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/scurra#Latin
11. 🌱 Landmine=Mina terrae ; (🌱 mina has some more modern use as an explosive, but maybe a more classical word for explosion would make more sense) https://latin-dictionary.net/definition/26937/mina-minae
12. ✔️ Nutcracker=Nucifrangibulum ; https://latin-dictionary.net/definition/28065/nucifrangibulum-nucifrangibuli https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/nucifrangibulum
13. ✔️ Roaming locusts=Lōcustae vagae ; https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/locusta#Latin https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/vagus#Latin
14. ✔️ Snare flea=Pūlex īnsidia ; https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/pulex#Latin https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/insidia#Latin
15. 🌱 Spore lizard=Lacerta sporā ; (spora is greek, seems close enough) https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/lacerta#Latin https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/%CF%83%CF%80%CE%BF%CF%81%CE%AC#Ancient_Greek
16. ✔️ Thumper=Pulsātor ; https://www.perseus.tufts.edu/hopper/text?doc=Perseus:text:1999.04.0059:entry=pulsator
17. ✔️ Turret=Turris armāta ; A mix between armed and turret. ; https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/armatus#Latin