Wiedemann, Thomas
Emperors and Gladiators
- ISBN 13:
- 9780415121644
- author:
- Wiedemann, Thomas
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1995
- Pages:
- 218
- Genre:
- Anthropology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The significance of gladiatorial contests in Roman culture remains a fascinating and complex topic. Various theories have been proposed to explain their importance, including their role as sacrifices, initiation rituals, or substitutes for warfare. However, Thomas Wiedemann argues that these explanations are insufficient on their own. Wiedemann's study reveals the gladiatorial games to be deeply intertwined with the mythological struggle between order and chaos, representing a possibility of renewal from death. The decline of the 'Games' can be seen as a result of their association with the emperors and the rise of Christianity, which offered an alternative representation of resurrection. This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the changing significance of gladiatorial contests in Roman culture, shedding light on their enduring impact on our understanding of ancient society.
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