08-05-2014, 02:25 AM
Am I correct when I say that women vs. Women were novelty fights that were usually for private functions, and occasional crowd-drawers?
I have read that if there were female bouts (rare), they were just after the noontime executions. I forget my source, but I have read that fights were ordered by importance (i.e. two tiros fighting to two primus palii [forgive my latin-im just a barbarian :wink: ]). I have also read (the source escapes me) that female gladiators were occasionally used in executions due to the fact that in Rome's absolutely patriarchal society, being executed by a woman was a final insult. If one of you who are much more learned than I would comment, I would appreciate it. I have sources to find. :unsure:
I have read that if there were female bouts (rare), they were just after the noontime executions. I forget my source, but I have read that fights were ordered by importance (i.e. two tiros fighting to two primus palii [forgive my latin-im just a barbarian :wink: ]). I have also read (the source escapes me) that female gladiators were occasionally used in executions due to the fact that in Rome's absolutely patriarchal society, being executed by a woman was a final insult. If one of you who are much more learned than I would comment, I would appreciate it. I have sources to find. :unsure:
Tyler
Undergrad student majoring in Social Studies Education with a specialty in world history.
"conare levissimus videri, hostes enimfortasse instrumentis indigeant"
(Try to look unimportant-the enemy might be low on ammunition).
Undergrad student majoring in Social Studies Education with a specialty in world history.
"conare levissimus videri, hostes enimfortasse instrumentis indigeant"
(Try to look unimportant-the enemy might be low on ammunition).
