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a slave who could become a celebrity by being very good at almost dying
thumbs mythno proof thumbs-down meant death; gesture is unclear
endorsementsfamous fighters sold sweat as cosmetics and aphrodisiacs
low oddsmost matches were not fights to the death
women foughtfemale gladiators existed until banned around 200 AD
oath takenthey swore to be burned, chained, and killed