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In the ancient world, particularly in Rome, gladiatorial games began as an extension of the keen interest on the part of ancient peoples (again, principally Romans) in violent entertainment. Arranging to have gladiators fight publicly was also a way to demonstrate the power of the fight-organizers. Eventually, however, the gladiatorial games became a vital form of pacification: social unrest was avoided by giving citizens gladiatorial games as a distraction from their troubles.
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Who sponsered the gladiator festivities?
At first the gladiatorial games were sponsored by individuals,but because they grew in size over the years, individuals could not afford them so the emperors took over and sponsored all gladiatorial games.
What was a Roman theater called?
A theatrum was used for plays etc.An amphitheatre was used to stage gladiatorial contests.A circus was used for chariot racing.
What was the original purpose of staging a gladiator fight?
The original purpose of a gladiatorial fight was the memorial celebration of the Oscans victory over the Samnites. This was in the Italian area called Campania and its where it is believed that the gladiatorial fights began. In Rome, the gladiatorial fights were a funeral "mundus" or duty to a deceased relative. They were first celebrated in Rome in 246 BC.
A professional fighter from ancient Rome?
The Soldiers of the Roman army were professional. Therefore, they were professional fighters. Non-military professional fighters were the gladiators who fought in the gladiatorial combats which were games the Roman public loved.
