The meaning of Virtus...

[Medusa Gladiatrix]

- Fortitudo (strength)
- Disciplina (training)
- Constantia (steadiness)
- Patientia (endurance)
- Contemptus mortis (contempt of death)
- Amor laudis (love of glory)
- Cupido victoriae (desire to win)

Qualities that sounds strangely familiar to what a Roman soldier would be all about.

That was one reason why it was recommended for soldiers to watch gladiatorial displays to see an example of men who have the virtus which was expected from a soldier also.