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The educated, upper class Romans, such as Seneca, did not care for gladiators or their methods of entertainment, but the common people (and many aristocrats too) loved them. The gladiators were idolized like some of our rock stars are idolized today. There are cases of aristocratic Roman ladies initiating romantic affairs with a gladiators.

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Why did the Roman gladiators eat raw onions?

I never really thought of what the gladiators ate before. Your question got me thinking... I would say the Romans thought that raw onions were healthy. Romans wanted their gladiators to be healthy, and... Well, inetersting question! Thanks!


why did roman gladiators start fighting?

It is thought that the gladiators began their tradition of fighting as a commemoration of a victory of the people of the Italian area of Campania over the Samnites. This "celebration" was a reenactment of the battle with realistic consequences.


Why did some freedman give up freedom to become gladiators?

The people who gave up their freedom to become gladiators were Roman citizens, not freedmen. It is thought that they might have been poor people who were after being housed and fed in the gladiatorial schools, the earnings (successful gladiators received prize money and donations from rich people) and fame (successful gladiators were revered).


Where did roman gladiators square off for combat against other gladiators against beasts?

The combat arena for the gladiators against other gladiators and against animals was the Colosseum.The combat arena for the gladiators against other gladiators and against animals was the Colosseum.The combat arena for the gladiators against other gladiators and against animals was the Colosseum.The combat arena for the gladiators against other gladiators and against animals was the Colosseum.The combat arena for the gladiators against other gladiators and against animals was the Colosseum.The combat arena for the gladiators against other gladiators and against animals was the Colosseum.The combat arena for the gladiators against other gladiators and against animals was the Colosseum.The combat arena for the gladiators against other gladiators and against animals was the Colosseum.The combat arena for the gladiators against other gladiators and against animals was the Colosseum.


Where gladiator come from roman empire or Greek empire?

The gladiators originated in the Roman empire.The gladiators originated in the Roman empire.The gladiators originated in the Roman empire.The gladiators originated in the Roman empire.The gladiators originated in the Roman empire.The gladiators originated in the Roman empire.The gladiators originated in the Roman empire.The gladiators originated in the Roman empire.The gladiators originated in the Roman empire.

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Why did the Roman gladiators eat raw onions?

I never really thought of what the gladiators ate before. Your question got me thinking... I would say the Romans thought that raw onions were healthy. Romans wanted their gladiators to be healthy, and... Well, inetersting question! Thanks!


Where did retired gladiators go?

Surviving gladiators could retire. The successful gladiators could make quite a lot of money. Gladiators were allowed to keep the prize money of the contests and famous gladiators received substantial donations from rich people and, sometimes, emperors. Successful gladiators were very popular and were treated like heroes. It is thought that some retired gladiators worked as teachers at the gladiatorial schools.


why did roman gladiators start fighting?

It is thought that the gladiators began their tradition of fighting as a commemoration of a victory of the people of the Italian area of Campania over the Samnites. This "celebration" was a reenactment of the battle with realistic consequences.


Why did some freedman give up freedom to become gladiators?

The people who gave up their freedom to become gladiators were Roman citizens, not freedmen. It is thought that they might have been poor people who were after being housed and fed in the gladiatorial schools, the earnings (successful gladiators received prize money and donations from rich people) and fame (successful gladiators were revered).


Who did the Romans gladiators fight?

The gladiators fought other gladiators.The gladiators fought other gladiators.The gladiators fought other gladiators.The gladiators fought other gladiators.The gladiators fought other gladiators.The gladiators fought other gladiators.The gladiators fought other gladiators.The gladiators fought other gladiators.The gladiators fought other gladiators.


Why did the pubilc genenrally view the gladiators?

Because it was thought to be great entertainment like today's football games or NASCAR races.


Where did roman gladiators square off for combat against other gladiators against beasts?

The combat arena for the gladiators against other gladiators and against animals was the Colosseum.The combat arena for the gladiators against other gladiators and against animals was the Colosseum.The combat arena for the gladiators against other gladiators and against animals was the Colosseum.The combat arena for the gladiators against other gladiators and against animals was the Colosseum.The combat arena for the gladiators against other gladiators and against animals was the Colosseum.The combat arena for the gladiators against other gladiators and against animals was the Colosseum.The combat arena for the gladiators against other gladiators and against animals was the Colosseum.The combat arena for the gladiators against other gladiators and against animals was the Colosseum.The combat arena for the gladiators against other gladiators and against animals was the Colosseum.


When was there gladiators?

Gladiators are from Ancient Rome.


Who did gladiators fight?

the gladiators would fight different kinds of Gladiators or other animals


Where gladiator come from roman empire or Greek empire?

The gladiators originated in the Roman empire.The gladiators originated in the Roman empire.The gladiators originated in the Roman empire.The gladiators originated in the Roman empire.The gladiators originated in the Roman empire.The gladiators originated in the Roman empire.The gladiators originated in the Roman empire.The gladiators originated in the Roman empire.The gladiators originated in the Roman empire.


Where did Roman gladiators sleep?

The roman gladiators slept in the barracks which were part of their school.The roman gladiators slept in the barracks which were part of their school.The roman gladiators slept in the barracks which were part of their school.The roman gladiators slept in the barracks which were part of their school.The roman gladiators slept in the barracks which were part of their school.The roman gladiators slept in the barracks which were part of their school.The roman gladiators slept in the barracks which were part of their school.The roman gladiators slept in the barracks which were part of their school.The roman gladiators slept in the barracks which were part of their school.


What was entertainment like during the Tang Dynasty?

It was gladiators and wars It was gladiators and wars It was gladiators and wars

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