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Types of Gladiators

Types of Gladiators. http://huehueteotl.files.wordpress.com/2007/05/jean-leon_gerome_pollice_verso.jpg. Murmillo. used swords and shields similar to the army shield was 3 ft long by 2 ft wide. http://piezaapieza.net/images/PEG54164.01.jpg. Thracian. used lightweight armor

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Types of Gladiators

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  1. Types of Gladiators

  2. http://huehueteotl.files.wordpress.com/2007/05/jean-leon_gerome_pollice_verso.jpghttp://huehueteotl.files.wordpress.com/2007/05/jean-leon_gerome_pollice_verso.jpg

  3. Murmillo • used swords and shields similar to the army • shield was 3 ft long by 2 ft wide http://piezaapieza.net/images/PEG54164.01.jpg

  4. Thracian • used lightweight armor • weapons and armor were based upon those that soldiers from the kingdom of Thrace used http://www.pbs.org/wnet/warriorchallenge/gladiators/images/glad_pro_thracian.gif

  5. provocator • had the most armor • only fought against other provocators http://www.preisvergleich.org/pimages/Gladiator-Provocator_203__39145_60.jpg

  6. Andabatae • wore helmets without holes, so they fought blindly • sometimes fought on horseback • had to listen for sounds from their opponent to attack them http://www.gladiator.at/008/andabatae-n.jpg

  7. equite • Fought on horseback • usually only fought other equite gladiators http://cayograco.wanadooadsl.net/spqr_moneta/varios/imag_milit/equite.jpg

  8. retarius • modeled after fisherman • wore the least amount of armor • relied on speed • fishing net was used to trip or catch their opponent • trident was used to stab enemy

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