Catius, ii, m. A Roman deity, the protector of boys, whom he made intelligent (catos), Aug. Civ. Dei, 4, 21.

— An Epicurean philosopher, author of works de rerum naturā, de summo bono, etc., Cic. Fam. 15, 16, 1; Cass. ib. 15, 19; Quint. 10, 1, 124; Schol. Cruq. ad Hor. S. 2, 4, 1.

—Hence, Catiānus, a, um, adj.: spectra, Cic. Fam. 15, 16, 1; Cass. ib. 15, 19.

— A feigned name in Hor. S. 2, 4, 1 and 88.