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By Doug Rives
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First recorded Fight was at Forum Boarium 264 B.C. Two sons of Brutus Pera arranged fights to honor Father’s death
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Originators thought to be Etruscans according to Greek writer Athenaeus No evidence in paintings
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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
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At start of the popularity of games they were held in the Forum Later held at amphitheater to seat more people around 1 st Century B.C. One of the most famous was the Coliseum
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The Arena was not just for Gladiators Hunts in the morning and executions at midday Gladiators were the main attraction
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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
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Often slaves but some enlisted Were considered property Some became rich but most ended up dying Supposed to accept death
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7 types Eques, Hoplomachus, Murmillo, Provocator, Retiarius, Secutor, Thraex
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Eques Started on Horse ended fighting hand to hand No armor but a helmet and a shield Two long swords
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Hoplomachus Long spear and sword or dagger Had a Helmet and a small shield
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Murmillo Large helmet that had decorations and a large rectangular shield Gladius
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Provocator Chest plate, arm guard, large helmet, and large shield Gladius
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Retiarius No Helmet, arm guard Net and trident and dagger
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Secutor Egg shaped helmet and large shield Gladius
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Thraex Visored helmet, small rectangular shield and shin protectors Short sword that was curved or kinked
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Misso was the decision at the end of the fight to kill or let live Saved money with training Often depicted in pictures
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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
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Androclus was set free and was given the Lion as a pet
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