Museum of antiquity; a description of ancient life: the employments, amusements, customs and habits, the cities, places, monuments and tombs, the literature and fine arts of 3,000 years ago (1882)
Yaggy, Levi W · Chicago, Western Publishing House; New York, Standard Publishing House; [etc.,etc.] · leaf 144
the commencement of the fight; whilst behind him two THE AMPHITHEATRE. ^33 companions, at the foot of one of the Victories which enclose thescene, are preparing his helmet and shield. At first, however, they contended only with staves, calledrzides, or with blunted weapons; but when warmed and… … KXAMININT. THE ■WOrNDF.r). no power to grant or to refuse it; but if the spectators were dis-satisfied and gave the signal of death, he was obliged to becomethe executioner of their will. This signal was the turning downthe thumbs; as is well known. If any showed signs of fear, theirdeath was…
Haines, Thomas L · Civilization · Classical antiquities
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