The term does not refer to a distinct dialect or language family but rather to the specific corpus of Latin words, phrases, and taxonomic classifications derived from the ancient Greek πάνθηρ (pánthēr) and its Roman appropriation. This report explores the linguistic journey of “panther” from classical antiquity through Renaissance taxonomy to modern scientific naming conventions. Additionally, it examines the metaphorical and symbolic uses of “panther” in Latin literature and its enduring legacy in neo-Latin scientific names. The report concludes that “Panther Latin” is a useful heuristic for understanding how classical languages encode zoological knowledge, myth, and cultural transfer.
Many Panthera species face threats to their survival, including: panther latin