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What did Caligula do for his favorite horse?

Caligula, the Roman emperor, is famously known for his extravagant affection for his favorite horse, Incitatus. He reportedly provided the horse with a marble stall, a jeweled collar, and even a house complete with servants. Additionally, there are anecdotes suggesting that Caligula intended to make Incitatus a consul, highlighting his eccentricity and the extent of his devotion to the animal. This behavior exemplified Caligula's controversial reign and his disregard for traditional political norms.


How did Caligula die?

Then his eccentricities became more murderous. He restored the hated treason trials of his predecessor, executing both rivals and close allies, including the head of the Praetorian Guard, his personal protection squad.At other times, his cruelty was more random. In one instance, he was about to sacrifice an animal as a sacred offering to the gods. He raised his mallet to kill the animal and brought it down hard. At the last moment, however, he turned and struck a priest standing nearby, who died instantly.


What animal represents the year 1995 and what is the meaning or story of this animal in the Chinese calendar?

The Boar represents the year 1995 and the Boar is said to be one of 12 animals that the Jade Emperor called to him.People born in this year are said to be honest and enjoy peace.They fall in love easily, love gossip, and are somewhat messy.


Did emperors ever fight in gladiator games?

No, but they always watched them. Gladiator games were for the lowest of people, usually slaves or foreigners. Having said that, remember the emperor Commodus. He was notorious for fighting in gladiatorial combats. He not only won all the (ahem) "contests " with his opponents, but he also participated in animal hunts.


Which roman emperor insisted that he was a god and committed many murders and other crimes?

Commodus was the worst Roman emperor. He was an unjust, cruel and egotistical ruler. He fancied himself as a gladiator and fought in the arena. He always won because the gladiators let him and he spared their lives. However, he killed his sparring partners in practice when he won. He bound people who had lost their feet and then clubbed them to death. He also killed with a sword injured soldiers and amputees. He fought against animals in the arena. He decapitated an ostrich and carried its head to the section where senators sat and signalled to them they were going to be the next ones. He killed a giraffe, even though this animal was considered harmless and not worthy to fight against. He was megalomaniac. He called himself the new Romulus, renamed Rome Colonia Lucia Annia Commodiana, changed the names of the months with names he gave to himself, renamed the legions Commodianae and the senate Commodian Fortunate Senate

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