Did Caligula Love His Horse?

According to the ancient historian Suetonius, the Roman emperor known as Caligula loved one of his horses, Incitatus, so much that he gave the steed a marble stall, an ivory manger, a jeweled collar and even a house. What Roman emperor loved his horse? Roman Emperor CaligulaIncitatus (Latin pronunciation: [ɪŋkɪˈtaːtʊs], Read more…

What Kind Of Horse Does Anna Have?

Norwegian Fjord horse. Kjekk is Anna’s horse in the Disney movie Frozen. He is a Norwegian Fjord horse breed and grew up with Anna. What breed is Anna’s horse? Norwegian Fjord HorsesIf you’ve seen the popular movie Frozen—and who hasn’t? —you’re familiar with the animated rendition of the breed. Anna’s Read more…

What Kind Of Horse Is Achilles?

Thoroughbred. Achilles (The Hunchback of Notre Dame) Phoebus rides Achilles, a crafty Thoroughbred, in the Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996) and its sequel. What is special about Achilles horses? Furthermore, part of what makes Achilles special on the battlefield is that he has three horses attached to his chariot—unlike most Read more…