Term
Caligula
The nickname of the emperor Gaius, who ruled from 37 to 41. It means “little boot”: when he was a child, his parents took him on campaign in a small soldier's uniform.
SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome, Mary Beard
Explained in
- SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome, Mary Beard
- The Heart of Man: Its Genius for Good and Evil, Erich Fromm
A Roman emperor of the 1st century, known for his cruelty and megalomania. Here it means the hero of Albert Camus's play of the same name.