Types of Gladiator Flashcards
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Murmillo
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Greek name for a type of fish Heavily armed Fish-crested helmet Short greaves Curved rectangular shield (Roman legionary) Gladius
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What was a gladius
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Short sword
3
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Hoplomachus
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Heavily armed like a Greek hoplite
Heavy armour and helmet
Round shield
Often pitted against murmillo in re-enaction of Rome’s wars against Greece
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Secutor
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‘Chaser’ - had to win quickly because of shortage of oxygen Heavily armed Fights the retiarius Two small eye holes in helmet (to protect face from trident) Greave on left leg Arm protector Legionary-style shield Gladius
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Thracian
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Lightly armed Created helmet with a visor Armoured greaves on both legs Protector on sword, arm and shoulder Small shield Curved short sword
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Retiarius
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‘Net fighter’ Large net Trident Arm guard Shoulder guard Dagger Lightest Head and face uncovered
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Bestiarius
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Fight all sorts of animal Technically not a gladiator Not as popular Didn’t carry a sword Did not usually wear armour Carried firebrands, spears, whips, bows, lances Sometimes had a team of hounds
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Naming
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Often indicated peoples who Romans had conquered in war
9
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Samnite
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Augustus passed decree that it should be renamed secutor because the samnites of southern Italy were loyal members of the town empire now
10
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Gaul
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Renamed murmillo
11
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The last supper
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Lavish banquet
Public could watch
Some drew up wills
