{"id":4568,"date":"2023-04-05T06:05:36","date_gmt":"2023-04-05T05:05:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.learnancientrome.com\/?p=4568"},"modified":"2023-04-05T06:05:36","modified_gmt":"2023-04-05T05:05:36","slug":"what-did-they-chant-in-ancient-rome-gladiator-fights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnancientrome.com\/what-did-they-chant-in-ancient-rome-gladiator-fights\/","title":{"rendered":"What did they chant in ancient rome gladiator fights?"},"content":{"rendered":"

In ancient Rome, gladiator fights were a popular form of entertainment. The crowds would often chant and cheer for their favorite fighters. Some of the most popular chants were “hail to the victor!” and “death to the loser!”.<\/p>\n

The Roman crowd would often chant “Hail, Caesar! Those about to die salute you!” to the Emperor before a gladiator fight.<\/p>\n

What did gladiators say before fighting? <\/h2>\n

The Etruscans of northern Italy believed that by holding public games, or ludi, which featured events such as gladiator battles and chariot races, they were sacrificing to the gods. Before a gladiator could fight, he had to swear an oath that he would endure being burned, bound, beaten, and killed by the sword. This oath demonstrated the gladiator’s commitment to the gods and to the audience that was about to watch him fight.<\/p>\n

The crowd is chanting “Maximus, Maximus, Maximus” as the praetorians enter the arena. This means Commodus will be entering shortly. He enters and the crowd goes wild.<\/p>\n

What did the gladiators shout <\/h3>\n