The Harmsworth Encyclopaedia 1930S / 1940S. Social History. Vintage Black And White Illustration Of Gladiators: Various Types Of Equipment. Samnite, Equites, Thraces, Dimacherus, Mirmillo, Retiarius And Secutor. A Gladiator Was An Armed Combatant Who Entertained Audiences In The Roman Republic And Roman Empire In Violent Confrontations With Other Gladiators, Wild Animals, And Condemned Criminals. Some Gladiators Were Volunteers Who Risked Their Lives And Their Legal And Social Standing By Appearing In The Arena. Different Gladiators Had Different Tools And Weapons: Myrmillo: Wore A Fish-Like Helmet And Had An Oblong Shield And A Sword. Retiaritus: Fought With A Net, Brandishing Either A Trident Or A Dagger. Secutos: Had A Shield, Sword, Heavy Helmet, And Armour On One Arm.

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