11-12-2007, 08:39 AM
Wrestling really was the premier combat sport for the gentleman, I think. Poliakoff certainly rates in his "Combat Sports in the Ancient World," and if one thinks about the type of sport it is, this stands to reason.
After all, the equites probably didn't want to be going around with smashed noses, gapped teeth and cauliflower ears which were the "trademarks" the boxer or pankratist.
Cheers
Russ
After all, the equites probably didn't want to be going around with smashed noses, gapped teeth and cauliflower ears which were the "trademarks" the boxer or pankratist.
Cheers
Russ
