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"Cursus Honorum" of Gladiators?
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06-22-2006, 05:12 PM
Actually, the hoplo is usually shown paired against a murmillo. Occasionally, he fights a thracian. The difference seems to be that, when paired with the murmillo the hoplo fought with spear and sword. Against a thracian, he fought with sword alone.
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Re: "Cursus Honorum" of Gladiators? - by Conal - 06-22-2006, 02:52 PM
Re: "Cursus Honorum" of Gladiators? - by Gashford - 06-22-2006, 03:35 PM
Re: "Cursus Honorum" of Gladiators? - by Conal - 06-22-2006, 04:28 PM
Re: "Cursus Honorum" of Gladiators? - by john m roberts - 06-22-2006, 05:12 PM
Re: "Cursus Honorum" of Gladiators? - by Olaf - 07-05-2007, 05:42 AM

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