The Artifact
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62 A cave-like tunnel below the amphitheatre leading to the Gate of Life, from which gladiators entered the arena before
a contest , exited after a successful; and from which a procession of the days contestants formed a parade before the
Emperor and spectators at the beginning of games.
63 A canvas loincloth worn by most gladiators.
64 take the iron: a defeated man kneels, clasps his arms around his opponents legs to accept the death plunge of a sword
in the neck.
65 Numbering about 200 in Rome throughout the provinces.
66 when the crowd spares the life of both combatants who fought well.
67 a gladiator at the pinnacle of his craft.
68 Stay alive!
69 similar to Thracian attire, but on horseback, heavily armored with small, round, bronze shield and long spear.
70 Mediterranean Sea
71 to be killed.
72 lounge chair borne by slaves.
73 second rate gladiators.
74 The Senate and People of Rome.
75 the open stadium where gladiatorial games were held; measuring 600x200 yards with 250,000 tiered wooden seats,
pylon; chariots raced around a raised center platform down its length.
76 short curved dagger.
77. wide leather belt worn by most gladiators.
75. protective shoulder guard.
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79 A long straight brass trumpet.
80 “Let the games begin!”
81 a ceremonial parade opening a day of games.
82 A procedure to ensure the weapons were sharp.
83 “We who are about to die salute the Emperor!”
84 “Certain death, certain death, certain death!”
85 Manly strength.
86 “Kill! Kill! Kill!”
87 “You have him! He’s had it!”
88 Mediterranean Sea.
89 27” straight sword.
90 God descending from a machine (Greek theatrical term.)
91 so called because she and her erstwhile husband had lived there.
92 the legal strictures of the Talmud.
93 about 5,000 infantry soldiers.
94 182 meters.