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Oh honey, a ceremonial cauda in "Spartacus" is basically just a fancy name for a parade of gladiators showing off their skills and muscles. It's like a macho fashion show for ancient Rome. So, if you're into beefcakes flexing and fighting for the crowd's entertainment, then the ceremonial cauda is your jam.
I studied Latin and classics and never encountered this practice.
But if I had to guess, I'd say it was symbolic. "Cauda" means tail in Latin. So, perhaps to mark them as chattel? Again, however, I iterate that I think this might be artistic license. After all, right before Batiatus says this, he mentions that gladiators "...are like stallions."
Again, just an offhand thought from a classicist. No research led to these conclusions.
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What is the movie Spartacus about?
As the title should tell you, the movie Spartacus is about the gladiator who escaped along with others and terrorized Italy. Much of the movie versions of Spartacus are fictionalized as very little is actually known about the person called Spartacus.
Who portrayed Spartacus in the 19 film version of the movie Spartacus?
me
Spartacus what nationality is the name?
The name "Spartacus" is a Latin name. It had no nationality as such. The rebel gladiator Spartacus was said to be from Thrace and also was said to have served in the Roman army. Many auxiliaries either Latinized their names or changed them completely to a Latin (Roman) name.
When did spartacus become a gladiator?
Spartacus became a gladiator when he was captured and trained. I know this is not a very specific answer, but we know very, very little about Spartacus, the man. We don't even know if "Spartacus" was his real name. He comes into history as a leader of a slave revolt and leaves history as a defeated enemy.
When was Spartacus to the Gladiators at Capua created?
Spartacus to the Gladiators at Capua was created in 1842.
Nina of spartacus?
Nina Foch from the movie Spartacus.
What is the movie Spartacus about?
As the title should tell you, the movie Spartacus is about the gladiator who escaped along with others and terrorized Italy. Much of the movie versions of Spartacus are fictionalized as very little is actually known about the person called Spartacus.
Who portrayed Spartacus in the 19 film version of the movie Spartacus?
me
What act did Spartacus perform in the 1960 film version of the movie Spartacus to help his best friend?
Spartacus kills his best friend to spare him of the agonies of crucifixion. This happened after the Spartacus slave army was defeated and Spartacus and his friend were captured.
How long is the movie spartacus?
184 min..
Where was the Movie spartacus filmed?
amesbury england
What animal did Spartacus fight against in the arena?
Gladiators!
Was the song Spartacus Suite For Orchestra No 2 in a movie?
No
What movie did Stanley kubrick make in 1960?
Spartacus.
What movie executive produced the 1960 version of Spartacus?
Edward Lewis was chosen by Kirk Douglas to produce the 1960 version of the movie Spartacus. Stanley Kubrick was the director.
Who dies in spartacus?
Well basically a lot of people die in the movie(s) Spartacus, but in the end Spartacus himself gets crucified along with most of the slaves in the rebellion against the Romans.
What person is credited with the concept of the epic movie of Spartacus?
Kirk Douglas originated the concept of making a film about the gladiator slave Spartacus.
