Historical note: In the entire history of the Roman gladiatorial games there is known to be only one competition that was recorded for posterity. The gladiators were considered to be culture heroes and had many fans and followers, BUT their feats were not considered important enough to document in any significant way. The gladiatorial games were considered to be a good way to keep the population amused, entertained, and off of the sidewalks of Rome during the day -- BUT they were not important enough to remember or document.. Professional sports fills the same function in contemporary American society.
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William Schaeffer
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