Cassius Longinus

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Definition

Proper noun A historical figure, Gaius Cassius Longinus, known primarily as a Roman senator and the leading instigator in the plot to assassinate Julius Caesar in 44 BC. He died in 42 BC.

Usage
  • Cassius Longinus is remembered as a key conspirator against Julius Caesar.
  • In Shakespeare's , Cassius is portrayed as a manipulative and envious figure.
  • The historical Cassius Longinus was a skilled military commander before the assassination.
Advanced Usage
  • The Ghost of Cassius: In some literary and historical analyses, Cassius is used as a symbol of republican idealism or, conversely, of treacherous ambition.
  • Cassius's lean and hungry look: A direct reference to Shakespeare's description ("Yond Cassius has a lean and hungry look"), often used to describe someone who appears ambitious, shrewd, or discontented.
Variants and Related Words
  • Cassius: The common shortened form used to refer to Gaius Cassius Longinus, especially in historical and literary contexts.
  • Gaius Cassius Longinus: The full Roman name.
Synonyms
  • Conspirator (specifically against Caesar)
  • Assassin (of Caesar)
  • Liberator (term used by the conspirators themselves)
Related Phrases
  • Ides of March conspirator: A phrase identifying him as a participant in the assassination on March 15, 44 BC.
  • Brutus and Cassius: The two names are frequently paired as the principal leaders of the conspiracy.
Noun
  1. prime mover in the conspiracy against Julius Caesar (died in 42 BC)

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