De lupis et ovibus

I'm using some new crossword puzzle software (online, fast, easy) to create new puzzles to go with the new Aesop's fables I'm posting at LatinViaFables.com.

Today's fable at Latin Via Fables is De lupis et ovibus: The Wolves and The Sheep. You can visit the Latin Via Fables page to see the Latin text, English translation and some grammar help.

Word List. Here is an alphabetical word list of the Latin words included in the puzzle:

canis, catulus, clamitare, custodia, desiderium, discordia, fides, foedus, laniare, lupulus, lupus, mater, natura, obses, ovis, pars, praesidium, tradere, ululatus, vigil

Click here to get the crossword puzzle to print and fill in.

Click here to get the crossword puzzle solution.

Here are the clues:

ACROSS

2 Nature
4 Wakeful, watchful
8 To butcher, tear to pieces
9 Protection, defense
10 Wolf
12 Watch, guard
14 Hostage
15 Disagreement, difference
17 Dog
18 To hand over
19 Mother
20 Treaty, pact

DOWN

1 Trust, faith
3 Howl
5 Wolf pup, little wolf
6 Pup
7 Desire, longing
11 To cry aloud, shout
13 Sheep
16 Part, side

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