King of beasts in Colosseum
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Topic: King of beasts in Colosseum
Posted By: Kids
Subject: King of beasts in Colosseum
Date Posted: 20-Nov-2004 at 03:02
Does anyone know which animal deserved the name "king of jungle" during the Roman era??? |
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Posted By: vagabond
Date Posted: 20-Nov-2004 at 05:08
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I'm not sure which was the most feared at the time- but many African animals were familiar sights in the games. Common European bears, dogs, horses and wolves were sometimes used - but the exotic was much more popular. Lions, panthers, leopards and occasional tigers were featured - as were buffalo, elephants, rhinocerous, zebra, gorillas, and chimpanzees and the notoriously vicious giraffe. Here's your sword - we're gonna close this door now - go kill that herd of buffalo before they kill you. I can almost understand. But imagine attacking a giraffe with a sword and spear. Just to see the blood flow. I know - it's a modern value judgement on history - against which I preach all the time - but still - Why? ------------- In the time of your life, live - so that in that wonderous time you shall not add to the misery and sorrow of the world, but shall smile to the infinite delight and mystery of it. (Saroyan) |
Posted By: Dawn
Date Posted: 20-Nov-2004 at 10:25
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Why "man" of course ------------- |
Posted By: Nick1986
Date Posted: 29-Aug-2011 at 20:31
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The lion. It has been a symbol of royalty for generations ------------- Me Grimlock not nice Dino! Me bash brains! |