Another type of a Gladiator is the Essedari. These were a Celtic style chariot rider. They were likely brought to Rome from the Britain because of Julius Caesar. There was also the Hoplomachi or Samnite. They were fully armered, based on the Greek Hoplite. They wore a helmet the hade a griffin styled on the crest, woolen quilted leg wrappings, and shin guards. They carried a large round shield, and a spear (similar the the Hoplite). They were pared against Mirmillones or Thraces. Also there was the Dimachaeri, he carried two swords into battle, one for each hand. There were the Laquerii, they used a rope and noose.
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