What is the etymology of the month August?
- Augustus means 6th in Latin and the month was 6th in the Roman calendar
- Augustus means horrific in Latin. August was the month when Rome burnt
- It was named to honor Roman Emperor Octavian August
- Auguste was a ship that sank in August 1761
Answer
The correct answer is C) It was named to honor Roman Emperor Octavian August.
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