02-28-2006, 04:38 PM
Hi all,
I have a query for you all-
Does anyone have any pictures or know of any examples of actual Gladiatorial (or what are thought to be might be a better way of putting it) Gladius's.
I have seen lots of information from various groups and individuals purporting the use of a unique arena blade with flaring blade, larger circular lower guard and smaller pommel, but wondered what this was based on?
I have looked at various mosaic's and sculptures, but most are a bit ambiguous, though some earlier republican period images/sculptures swords look more like the standard hispaniensis, but obviously there are several problems with this and wondered if anyone knew any better?
cheers
Adam
I have a query for you all-
Does anyone have any pictures or know of any examples of actual Gladiatorial (or what are thought to be might be a better way of putting it) Gladius's.
I have seen lots of information from various groups and individuals purporting the use of a unique arena blade with flaring blade, larger circular lower guard and smaller pommel, but wondered what this was based on?
I have looked at various mosaic's and sculptures, but most are a bit ambiguous, though some earlier republican period images/sculptures swords look more like the standard hispaniensis, but obviously there are several problems with this and wondered if anyone knew any better?
cheers
Adam
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A poor little baby child is born
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A poor little baby child is born
In the ghettoooooo...
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