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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Amit Vyas, post: 25728344, member: 117268&quot;]In the annals of history, one of the most captivating and controversial forms of entertainment was undoubtedly the gladiatorial combat that took place in ancient Rome. While human gladiators battling each other are well-known, another aspect of this gruesome spectacle was the involvement of ferocious animals.</p><p><br /></p><p>A wide variety of animals were employed to participate in gladiatorial combat. Lions, symbolizing strength and courage, were the most popular choice. Bears, wolves, panthers, elephants, and even crocodiles were also brought into the amphitheaters to add diversity and intensity to the spectacle. Each creature brought its own set of challenges, keeping the audience on the edge of their seats.</p><p><br /></p><p>Gladiators engaged in combat with these formidable beasts were known as &quot;venatores&quot; or hunters. These warriors were trained to showcase their skills in confronting and subduing wild animals. Armed with a variety of weapons, including nets, tridents, and spears, the gladiators faced the dual challenge of surviving the onslaught of the animals and entertaining the crowds with their prowess.</p><p><br /></p><p>The inclusion of animals in gladiatorial combat served various purposes. It was a display of the empire&#039;s dominance over the natural world, symbolizing the Roman conquest of distant lands and the exotic creatures that inhabited them. Additionally, the bloodthirsty nature of these spectacles was believed to sate the public&#039;s desire for visceral entertainment while reinforcing the state&#039;s authority.</p><p><br /></p><p>Roman Republic: L. Livineius Regulus, AR Denarius, Rome mint, 42 BC, Babelon (Livineia) 12, Crawford 494/30, RBW 1735, Sydenham 1112 (3.11 g, 18 mm)</p><p><br /></p><p>Obverse: Bare head of Livineius Regulus to right</p><p><br /></p><p>Reverse: L•REGVLVS. Venatores standing left, spearing lion leaping right; behind, another man standing right, fighting with sword and shield against a panther leaping left; a wounded bear sits on the left, facing right</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1643931[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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