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Female gladiators

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We’ve dealt with this possibility in the past:

Here’s a nice review of the current evidence:

 

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Another example is the Halicarnassus Relief, a 1st or 2nd century AD depiction from Bodrum in Turkey, that commemorates the release from service of two female Gladiatrix, called by their stage names, Amazon and Achillia. Both of the figures appear bareheaded, equipped with a greave, loincloth, belt, rectangular shield, dagger and manica (arm protection).”

 

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Description of Halicarnassus relief:

Marble relief commemorating either the release from service or the discharge after a draw of two female gladiators, Amazon and Achillia. They are armed, and advancing to attack, with swords and shields. The figure on the right is missing the head. They stand on a platform, and below on each side is the head of a spectator. Inscribed above and on the platform. They are shown with the same equipment as male gladiators, but without helmets.

 

 

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https://www.heritagedaily.com/2021/07/the-gladiatrix-the-roman-gladiators-that-were-women/139803?amp

 

 

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There's no mystery to this. We know there were female gladiators.

Interesting article but beware of a couple of factual errors... 6.4: Female Gladiators in Ancient Rome - Humanities LibreTexts

Short article but an interesting read.... JCS: Female Gladiators of the Ancient Roman World: Murray (ejmas.com)

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