Gladiators: everything you wanted to know
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What Is a Gladiator?
Gladiator literally means someone who actually wields a gladius. A gladius is a relatively short sword, and its used for thrusting. It's also a sword that was used by the roman infantry, by legionaries. And it seems to be the gladiators used it first.
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