#GAIUS JULIUS CAESAR I DEATH SERIES#

The term, 'Great Caesar's Ghost' was popularized by DC Comics' Superman comics where it was frequently used by the editor character Perry White.

This book is a Jungle Cruise themed parody of William Shakespeare's history play Julius Caesar. Skipper Canteen is a book titled, 'Droolius Caesar' by one Shake-Speare. Here, Caesar sits across from a lady ghost blowing out candles on a birthday cake. Great Caesar's Ghost appears in the ballroom of the Haunted Mansion, sitting at the head of a dining table. Great Caesar's Ghost in the Haunted Mansion Haunted Mansion It should be noted that this same letter also references the Haunted Mansion's Museum of the Weird, implying some awareness of obscure Haunted Mansion entities were in mind while writing the detail. Bullion of the Big Thunder Mining Company. Society of Explorers and Adventurers president Jason Chandler used the expression, 'Great Caesar's Ghost' when writing to Barnabas T. At some point in the 19th or 20th century, Caesar would move to the Haunted Mansion in New Orleans, Louisiana (likely through its Ghost Relations Department) and became one of its 999 resident spirits.Īppearances and allusions Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Gaius' reign/life was short, but left enough to be remembered 2,000 years later.Following his death at the ides of march, Caesar became a ghost known by the moniker of, ' Great Caesar's Ghost'. Those who fled, were hunted down, while others committed suicide.

Several were executed in the days following Gaius' death. Many of the conspirators did not live long enough to enjoy the remainder of their lives. However, their debate was pointless as the Praetorian guard had found Claudius, Gaius uncle hiding in the Palatine and proclaimed him Emperor. Some argued for a return to a republican model, others that they were the rightful successor. The few senators who did not hid in their homes, debated about what to do. Only after several deaths, and a proclamation of Gaius' death did they refrain from their murderous ways. The Germanic bodyguard, failing in their role to protect the emperor, went on a rampage killing anyone, conspirator or not. Julia on the other hand was bash against the wall according to Suetonius. Josephus' claims Milonia distraught at her husbands death, offer no resistance and willingly accepted her death. The 28th year old emperor, who had reign for just under 4 years was dead.Ĭassius sent Lupus, another tribune who found Milonia Caesonia and Julia Drusilla, Gaius' wife and 1 year old daughter. Screaming and writhing in pain, the emperor tried to flee, but was beset by the remain conspirators. One caught him in the neck and the other in the gut. Then two men, Cassius Chaerea and Cornelius Sabinus, tribunes in the Praetorian Guard struck. As he left the theater and headed through the corridors of the imperial palace, he stop to talk to group of young actors. He later deciding to head off for a bath and meal before returning for the evening's festivities.

#GAIUS JULIUS CAESAR I DEATH SERIES#

Gaius had been enjoying a series of sporting/theatrical events held in honor of Augustus. On this day in 41, a small group of Praetorians murder the Roman Princeps, Gaius, better known by his nickname, Caligula.

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