Caius Pusillanimus
We meet Caius Pusillanimus, sorry … Centurion Caius Pusillanimus in Asterix and the Chieftain’s Shield. He likes to work smarter, not harder.
Caius Joligibus (French) uses a standard Roman praenomen (Caius) combined with a purely comic, nonsensical surname that sounds humorous in French (Joli Gibus). In English, he becomes Caius Pusillanimus, from real Latin meaning “weak-spirited” or “cowardly,” directly reflecting his lazy character. The German name Gaius Faulus uses Latin-style wordplay suggesting weakness or ineffectiveness. In Dutch, Gaius Slampapus is a local pun associated with drinking and sloppiness.
Names
- Dutch: Gaius Slampapus
- English: Caius Pusillanimus
- French: Caius Joligibus
- German: Gaius Faulus