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There is a popular misconception regarding the gladiatorial fights. Initially, they fought to the death with slaves, but this was because they were initially brought to Rome as a funeral duty. Over time and the popularity that the gladiators enjoyed, there was very little "fighting to the death". This was because the gladiatorial schools became organized into a professional business and no businessman wanted to lose his investment. Many gladiators were slaves, or free men who willingly gave up their freedom to fight in a gladiatorial school. Some were even prisoners of war who, if they fought well, would gain their freedom. If a gladiator were the winner, he would get prize money and if he won five bouts, his freedom. If a gladiator were a loser, technically, he could be ordered to be killed, but this was rare. He was then given "missio" or a pass. All these were entered on the gladiator's record and many gladiators had these records engraved on their tombstones.
good food, women, and prestige if a gladiator became successful. The ultimate goal was freedom in which a gladiator would never have to fight again unless he wanted to. In this regard, Roman gladiators had much in common with modern sports heroes, and a gladiator could retire comfortably if he lived long enough.
The emperor Commodus fought as a gladiator. He always won.The emperor Commodus fought as a gladiator. He always won.The emperor Commodus fought as a gladiator. He always won.The emperor Commodus fought as a gladiator. He always won.The emperor Commodus fought as a gladiator. He always won.The emperor Commodus fought as a gladiator. He always won.The emperor Commodus fought as a gladiator. He always won.The emperor Commodus fought as a gladiator. He always won.The emperor Commodus fought as a gladiator. He always won.
As far as I know there was never a famous female gladiator. However, during gladiator games there were often "special matchups" that might feature women. For example, a woman might be dressed as a gladiator and set to fight a dozen midgets. Other special events might include wild animals, foreign people, etc.
The most famous place that held gladiator games was the Colosseum.The most famous place that held gladiator games was the Colosseum.The most famous place that held gladiator games was the Colosseum.The most famous place that held gladiator games was the Colosseum.The most famous place that held gladiator games was the Colosseum.The most famous place that held gladiator games was the Colosseum.The most famous place that held gladiator games was the Colosseum.The most famous place that held gladiator games was the Colosseum.The most famous place that held gladiator games was the Colosseum.