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Gladiators

By Doug Rives. Gladiators. History of Gladiators. First recorded Fight was at Forum Boarium 264 B.C. Two sons of Brutus Pera arranged fights to honor Father’s death. History of Gladiators Cont. Originators thought to be Etruscans according to G reek writer Athenaeus

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Gladiators

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  1. By Doug Rives Gladiators

  2. History of Gladiators • First recorded Fight was at Forum Boarium 264 B.C. • Two sons of Brutus Pera arranged fights to honor Father’s death

  3. History of Gladiators Cont. • Originators thought to be Etruscans according to Greek writer Athenaeus • No evidence in paintings

  4. Role of the Games • Often used to increase popularity • Ceasar (before dictator) put on a show with 320 fighters • Titus presented one that went for months with thousands (man and beast) dying • Eventually put rules on showings to prevent the gain of popularity

  5. The Arena • At start of the popularity of games they were held in the Forum • Later held at amphitheater to seat more people around 1st Century B.C. • One of the most famous was the Coliseum

  6. The Arena • The Arena was not just for Gladiators • Hunts in the morning and executions at midday • Gladiators were the main attraction

  7. The Games • Games could be Man vs. Man or Man vs. Beast or Beast vs. Beast • Very few women in arena • Made lots of money and gained popularity for state/ emperor

  8. Gladiators • Often slaves but some enlisted • Were considered property • Some became rich but most ended up dying • Supposed to accept death

  9. Types of Gladiators • 7 types • Eques, Hoplomachus, Murmillo, Provocator, Retiarius, Secutor, Thraex

  10. Types of Gladiators • Eques • Started on Horse ended fighting hand to hand • No armor but a helmet and a shield • Two long swords

  11. Types of gladiators • Hoplomachus • Long spear and sword or dagger • Had a Helmet and a small shield

  12. Types of gladiators • Murmillo • Large helmet that had decorations and a large rectangular shield • Gladius

  13. Types of gladiators • Provocator • Chest plate, arm guard, large helmet, and large shield • Gladius

  14. Types of gladiators • Retiarius • No Helmet, arm guard • Net and trident and dagger

  15. Types of gladiators • Secutor • Egg shaped helmet and large shield • Gladius

  16. Types of gladiators • Thraex • Visored helmet, small rectangular shield and shin protectors • Short sword that was curved or kinked

  17. Misso • Misso was the decision at the end of the fight to kill or let live • Saved money with training • Often depicted in pictures

  18. Androclus and the Lion • Androclus was a runaway slave • Sentenced to fight a lion • When Lion approached he licked Androclus • When Androclus fled he hid in Lions cave • Pulled Splinter out of Lion’s foot

  19. Androclus and the Lion • Androclus was set free and was given the Lion as a pet

  20. Sources • http://hoocher.com/Publius_Vergilius_Maro/Liber_Quintus.htm • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Etruscan_civilization • http://2007.ispace.ci.fsu.edu/~rac09e/gladiatorgames/gladiatorgames.html • http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&hl=en&rls=com.microsoft:en-us&biw=1920&bih=997&tbm=isch&tbnid=t4KjG26FMjBJLM:&imgrefurl=http://heavenspot.us/coliseum-rome-italy.html • http://blog.cvsd.k12.pa.us/latinblog2135/2011/10/04/roman-gladiators/ • http://blog.psprint.com/designing/imperial-rome-inspired-designs/ • http://getasword.com/blog/236-roman-gladiators-weapons-and-gladiator-types/ • http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/wwww/world/gladiatordef.htm • http://www.ancientsculpturegallery.com/P0001.html • http://www.factsforprojects.com/detail.asp?s=1&ss=2&sb=55&e=151 • http://www.factsforprojects.com/detail.asp?s=1&ss=2&sb=55&e=152 • http://www.ebay.com/itm/A224-54mm-Ancient-Age-Roman-Gladiator-Retiarius-1-3-AD-Tin-Toy-Soldiers-/250954609917

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