... described as stans missus, and such a result was often recorded on inscriptions. The victorious gladiators were presented with palm branches as a prize, and in Greek lands of the Empire they were given a wreath or crown in addition or instead. Both palms and crowns are often shown on funeral monuments. The giver of the games also provided prize money, according to scales stipulated in ... the gladiators' contracts. (Whyte-Mellville p.169) The Arenas In early times gladiators' duels took place in whatever ... public places a town might posses. But then , under the emperors, the character...

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