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Gladiators: Ancient Roman Spectacles of Combat and Entertainment

Travel back in time to explore the brutal but captivating world of Roman gladiators and their fights in the Coliseum. Discover the origins, significance, and impact of gladiatorial combat in Roman society. Unravel the moral issues raised by these gruesome spectacles and compare them to modern sports ethics. Dive into the heart-pounding excitement of chariot races at the Circus Maximus and witness the skill and speed of the majestic horses. Immerse yourself in the rich history of ancient Roman entertainment, where the glory of victory and the horrors of defeat collided in the arena. Uncover the parallels and differences between Greek and Roman sports, and reflect on the evolution of athleticism through the ages.

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Gladiators: Ancient Roman Spectacles of Combat and Entertainment

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  1. Roman Entertainment Gladiators

  2. First Games: 264 BC • The word gladiator comes from the Latin word for swordsman. Gladius = sword Image reference: huehueteotl.files.wordpress.com/2007/05/gladiatorgerome.jpg

  3. Gladiatorial combat began as a religious ritual to help the deceased cross “to the other side”. • Picture Reference: bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/romans/images/gladiators_animai

  4. The Coliseum: • Built by Vespasian but completed by his son Titus.

  5. Roman Spectacles: • This brutal form of entertainment led to the deaths of over 800,000 people and tens of thousands of animals. • Whole species of animals were taken from their natural habitats. • Image reference: 3.bp.blogspot.com/_0-eb0tkH-k8/STXGQ1e8G9I/AAAAAAAAAOQ/GE3aeMQKumA/s400/roman-gladiators-4

  6. Gladiators were: • Criminals • Disobedient slaves • Prisoners of war • Volunteers from the military

  7. They fought with bare torsos to show their readiness for death. • Image Reference: xmb.stuffucanuse.com/xmb/viewthread.php?action=attachment&tid=3500&pid=10308

  8. Greece and Roman Comparison: • Sports in Ancient Greece: • Were grounded in mythology • Linked to religious beliefs • Gender specific (left out married women) • Were frequently violent • Free from measurement and record keeping

  9. Sports/Entertainment in Rome: • Were an emphasized spectacle • Combat based • Were a display of the power of the leaders • A diversion of the people • Excluded women athletes • No record keeping

  10. Question: • With a partner respond to and pass in the following question: “ The moral issues of the gladitorial games are obvious to us as citizens in a modern world. What moral issues need to be addressed in today’s athletics and professional sports?”

  11. Circus Maximus:

  12. Chariot Racing: • Held on an oval track, a race was 7 laps around. • As many as 24 races were held in a day. • Could hold 300,000 spectators. • To start a race, a white cloth was dropped. • Brass dolphins were used to count laps.

  13. Horses • Special techniques were used for training as horses had to go longer distances at higher speeds. • Teams of horses trained together as horses raced in teams of one, two or four.

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