LATN 1001 Chapter Notes - Chapter 19-20: Rein, Murmillo, Ludus Magnus
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Chapter 19: munera romana, munera, or games like the ones described in this chapter, were a regular feature of. The earliest ones were funeral games in honor of important men. Over time they became more elaborate and were organized around religious festivals and other public occasions. d. Aediles, elected magistrates in charge of public works, festivals, and other public occasions. Aediles, elected magistrates in charge of public works, were responsible for these games, which they were expected to pay for out of their own pockets. e. Ambitious politicians like julius caesar went deeply into debt as aediles to organize very expensive games in order to curry favor with the public f. Most were prisoners of war, slaves, or indentured free citizens. There were different gladiators distinguished by weapons and armor a. i. 1. a. i. 2. a. i. 3. A heavily armed fighter with armor, equipped with a helmet, shield, sword, wide leather belt, and meal greave on one leg only.
