retiarius

gladiator class

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The retiarius was a type of gladiator in ancient Rome. This gladiator was distinctively armed with a net and a trident. The retiarius typically fought against a heavily armed opponent known as a secutor (pursuer).12

Gladiatorial combat was a popular form of entertainment in ancient Rome, with various classes of fighters distinguished by their unique weaponry and fighting styles. The retiarius, with their net and trident, sought to entangle their opponent before dispatching them.2

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In like manner the retiarius (“net man”) was matched with the secutor (“pursuer”); the former wore nothing but a short tunic or apron and sought to entangle his pursuer, who was fully armed, with the cast net he carried in his right hand; if successful, he dispatched him with…
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In like manner the retiarius (“net man”) was matched with the secutor (“pursuer”); the former wore nothing but a short tunic or apron and sought to entangle his pursuer, who was fully armed, with the cast net he carried in his right hand; if successful, he dispatched him with…
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