The Linguistic Genius of Harry Potter's Spellcraft

The spells in Harry Potter are a masterclass in world-building, using "pseudo-Latin" to create a magical language that feels ancient and scholarly. While many spells are direct Latin translations, others, like Wingardium Leviosa, are clever constructions. "Leviosa" is derived from the Latin "levo," meaning "to lift," creating a word that sounds magical but is rooted in a real language.
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