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The word 'gladiator' is Latin for 'swordsman.' It comes from the root word ' gladius' meaning 'sword.' Gladiator fights were a form of entertainment in ancient Rome.
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What is the name for a roman fighter?
Gladiator.
Is gladiator a proper noun?
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What traits do you think might have been necessary to voluntarily become a gladiator or to become a successful gladiator?
to be have somthing to do with ther live make money
How did people worship dionysus?
by having gladiator fights.
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