Sample Essays & Free Papers For You

A reliable academic resource for high school and college students.
Essay database with free papers will provide you with original and creative ideas.

Gladiators

Date Submitted: 09/10/2006 04:49:58
Length: 4 pages (1015 words)
Views: 104871

In the 1st century AD, the Romans invaded many villages near the Roman provinces in Western Europe. The Romans believed these people were uncivilized and called them "barbarians" meaning they were different from the Romans. If the Romans didn't kill these "barbarians" in battle, then they take them to the city of Rome and sell them. The prisoners would be chained by the neck and walk hundreds of miles to get to the city of …

Is this essay helpful? Join now to read this particular paper and access over 480,000 just like it!

…dying gladiators will also be killed by the mythical character Charon. Once a gladiator wins, their opponent's body will be dragged off the arena and the victorious gladiator will be giving prizes. The dead bodies will be dragged away and thrown in a pit by men dressed as the god Mercury (who is the transporter of the dead). After the games are done, boys will rake over the sand to cover any evidence of blood.

Need a unique paper?