she flies by her own wings -> ἰδίαις πέτεται πτέρυξιν

[AthenaLuna]

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I know it's a bit unoriginal using greek for a tattoo, but it goes along with my name (Athena) and i've been obsessed with Greek culture/mythology/and the language since I was really little so it only seems fitting.

I need "She flies on her own wings" translated into ancient greek (preferably) but if that's not easily done, then "regular" greek is just as good.

Thanks!

Athena

[billberg23]

Ancient Greek:  πέτεται πτέρυξιν ἑαυτῆς.

[AthenaLuna]

Thank you very much!

[AthenaLuna]

Sorry - one quick question though. Does it translate exactly into "she flies on her own wings?" or something similar, just so i actually know what i'm talking about when i explain it to people..haha.

Thanks again

[billberg23]

Literally:  "She flies by means of wings of herself."  In other words, yes.  ((-:

[AthenaLuna]

:) Okay. Thanks so much!

[Fitnic]

Hi
I have been wanting a tattoo this tattoo for years and I have finally decided to go for it. If you could help I would really appreciate this.
She flies by her own wings
Thanks

[billberg23]

                           ἰδίαις πέτεται πτέρυξιν

You must be a fellow Oregonian.  Welcome to the Forum!

[Fitnic]

Thanks for your reply it's really appreciated. Quick question I have had a look at other post as I am new to this forum and found a different translation. Could you share some light on this please
πέτεται πτέρυξιν ἑαυτῆς.

Nope I'm from England I know its the he motto for Oregon. (In latin)
I want this for me states independence as a woman.
Thanks again

[spiros]

ἰδίαις = (by her) own
πέτεται = she flies
πτέρυξιν = wings

http://www.translatum.gr/forum/index.php?topic=122773.0

[billberg23]

My earlier (2009) translation was worded to be gender-specific.  However, πέτεται πτέρυξιν ἑαυτῆς is more awkward Greek and less idiomatic than ἰδίαις πέτεται πτέρυξιν, which doesn't specify gender.  The Oregon state motto alis volat propriis  is also not gender-specific, but everyone translates it "She flies with her own wings" because states are just naturally feminine.  By the same token, I figured that, since it's a tattoo on your body, everyone will assume the subject of πέτεται is a "she!"  (-;

[Fitnic]

That makes sense. That's great thank you so much really appreciate it  :-)

[Fitnic]

Another question how would you pronounce this?
Thanks again

[billberg23]

ee-thee-ess peh-teh-tep teh-reek-sin