Sit tibi terra levis
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Sit tibi terra levis was an inscription (in Latin) used on funerary items
from Ancient Roman times onward. The English language translation is approximately, "May the earth rest lightly on you". The literal translation is sit "be" tibi "to you" terra "ground, soil" levis "light, the opposite of heavy"
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from Ancient Roman times onward. The English language translation is approximately, "May the earth rest lightly on you". The literal translation is sit "be" tibi "to you" terra "ground, soil" levis "light, the opposite of heavy"