I'm a Samnite and ready to fight!
Don't confuse this with a Samnite Soldier. The samnite is one of the earliest gladiators that existed. The most distinguishable trait of a samnite was often his plumed helmet. He often is considered a rather heavy fighter for the gear that he uses in combat. In the arena he uses a sword (gladius) and large rectangular shield (scutum). However as time passed by the shield was replaced by a smaller circular shield. |