CLA233H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Gladiator, Chariot Racing, Decimus Junius Brutus Albinus
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Three times in the circus where activites would change (demonstration of power of state, keep people safe). People who killed their fathers and arsonists were considered equal in disgust (fire was bad problem), these arsonsists were set on fire themselves. People at bottom of society showing courage can redeem themselves. Gladiators who were good enough would be given their freedom and become citizens, therefore become part of audience. Ludi is term reserved for religious festivals (literally means game ). Munera means duties and giving gifts as a duty in honour of deceased relative, then gifts to people. Gladiator fights were done with music, you speedup as they move faster and quieter when they step aside. 2 gladiators are mismatched but equal in advantages / disadvantages but it all ends up on skill. Gladiator school was named after nero even though they hated him (he made it), still kept the name after he was gone.
