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Which aspects of the Roman games are the most difficult for someone living in the twenty first century to understand? How far can the aspects you have chosen be explained in terms of Roman values?
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9th April 2005 Which aspects of the Roman games are the most difficult for someone living in the twenty first century to understand? How far can the aspects you have chosen be explained in terms of Roman values? Looking at the Gladiatorial games from a twenty first century perspective and sensibilities it may not be to difficult to think that the games that took place were horrific acts of carnage for the sole purpose of entertainment, but this was not the only reason for the games. To have more of an understanding what these games actually meant to the Romans we must first look at those that took part. The Gladiators came from various different backgrounds, enemies who had been captured in battle and would not submit to Roman occupation, or deemed to dangerous to be allowed to join their new society. Citizens the courts had found guilty of heinous crimes such as...
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