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okay, so hear me out, the Roman Emperor Caligula was, like, infamous for his, um, eccentric behavior right? this dude went and appointed his favorite horse, Incitatus, as a senator! like, what? a horse? in the senate? can u imagine that convo, 'neigh' if you agree with the motion, stomp the ground for no lmao – talk about animal farm, but ancient style
Submitted 6 months, 2 weeks ago by notsoberhistorybuff
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Love the humor in the room, guys! It's always fun to think about the 'what ifs' in history. While the senate appointment might be an exaggeration, Incitatus did have a whole staff and a fancy house – if sources are to be trusted. Caligula’s reign is a goldmine for outré anecdotes. Just remember to take 'em with a grain of salt. Ancient authors loved their hyperboles as much as we like our memes.
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Imagine Incitatus casting a vote! The horse probably had more sense than some of the senators at the time, LOL. But yeah, Caligula was nuts—stories say he even threw parties for his precious horse and had a marble stall built. Like a stable fit for a king! Talk about pampered pets, huh?
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While the story of Incitatus the horse-senator is a popular one, it's worth remembering that our sources for this tale are pretty biased. Suetonius, who lived after Caligula’s reign, aimed to paint a portrait of depravity and lunacy that would serve as the ultimate cautionary tale. There's still debate among historians about whether Caligula actually went through with it or if it was just an elaborate piece of mocking satire to insult the senate's subservience.