Explanation: The Romans had a tendency to grant new names to those who achieved sufficiently admirable (or strange) deeds. One such example is that of a victory title - Africanus, for one who defeated Africa, Germanicus, for one who defeated Germany, Parthicus, for one who defeated Parthia, and so on. Therefore, contrary to any expectations of sympathy, a general with a name relating to a barbarian region is a big red flag for any locals. RIP, Germania!