Draco dormiens nunquam titillandus

Posted by Masakim March 20, 2002In reply to Draco dormiens nunquam titillandus posted by Mario on March 20, 2002

Hello everyone,

I know that the above latin phrase (a sleeping dragon is not to be tickled or provoked) was popularized in J.K. Rowling's books, but my question is: did she compose this or does it have prior existence? If the latter, what is its origin?

Thanks!
Mario.

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