Trimalchio

Trimalchio is a character from the ancient Roman novel "Satyricon" by Petronius, representing a wealthy, ostentatious freedman who hosts extravagant parties. His persona highlights themes of social mobility, excess, and pretentiousness in Roman society. Trimalchio’s lavishness and showy behavior serve as satire, illustrating the allure and superficiality of wealth. The term "Trimalchio" has since come to symbolize someone who displays wealth lavishly to impress others, often with a sense of vanity or absurdity.