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A Gladiator used a variety of weapons and usually were paired with the different types of combatants. one such example is the trident and neat combo. other weapons were more devious, such as the ceca : with it's angled blade it could be used to strike from otherwise impossible angles.

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retiaris use tridents and fishing nets

murmillo use gladius'(stabbing swords) and so do thracians

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What did the gladiators of Ancient Rome fight?

The gladiators of ancient Rome fought large exotic animals and each other.


Who fought in ancient Rome?

In ancient Rome the men who fought were either the military or the gladiators.


Were most gladiators in ancient Rome military heroes?

No, no, and no. Gladiators had nothing to do with the military unless they happened to be prisoners of war. Military heroes were honored and held in high esteem in ancient Rome. The gladiators were at the bottom of society.


What was the name of the huge structure in Rome where gladiator fights were held?

Contests between gladiators were held in the Colosseum.


What costumes did the gladiators wear in ancient rome during a contest?

steel shields and armor

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When was there gladiators?

Gladiators are from Ancient Rome.


What did the gladiators of Ancient Rome fight?

The gladiators of ancient Rome fought large exotic animals and each other.


Where did gladiators live in ancient rome?

Gladiators lived in barracks in their gladiatorial schools.


When did ancient Rome have gladiators?

264BC


Why did ancient gladiators fight?

Ancient Rome in coliseums


Did gladiators have anything to do with the Olympics?

No, because the olmypics were in ancient Greece history. And gladiators are from ancient Rome.... [:


Where did the gladiators fight?

In The Colosseum In Rome IN Ancient Greek or Rome


What is Rome most known for in ancient times?

I would think that the Colosseum arena and the fights of gladiators there was Rome's biggest attraction in ancient times.


Who fought in ancient Rome?

In ancient Rome the men who fought were either the military or the gladiators.


What are the names of ancient Rome gladiators?

Spartacus was one.


Were most gladiators in ancient Rome military heroes?

No, no, and no. Gladiators had nothing to do with the military unless they happened to be prisoners of war. Military heroes were honored and held in high esteem in ancient Rome. The gladiators were at the bottom of society.


What was the role of gladiators in ancient rome?

Gladiators fought eachother, or animals for the entertainment of the Roman people.