The Gladiators
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The Difference Between Munmilo and Thryax Gladiators
There's something like 20 different types of gladiators we know of from different sources, and it's partly literary descriptions or graffiti. The standard gladiatorial combat is two people with completely different weapons and armour. For example, one of the most famous types of gladiator is the Munmilo, which literally means fish man. They move more slowly, relying on protection rather than speed. To make the fight interesting, they are pitted against faster moving gladiator types that carry smaller shields and lighter weapons. Each has a loyal fan base that's swear by their fighter superiority.
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