Gladiators

Men trained to fight against men or beasts in the numerous sports of the arena or at funerals; first men Dying Gladiator (from the Capitol Museum, Rome). ferent ways to secure variety. This barbarous amusement was abolished 404. Led by Spartacus, they revolted 73 B.C., defeated two armies, and were overthrown 71 by Cra us. See DYING GLADIATOR.