According the Lucilla, where does Commodus have enemies? The spectators call for the slayer to be thrown to those who Thus, gladiatorial combats may be seen as a way for the Romans to re-enact the wars that they had with their conquered subjects. Zeitschrift fr Papyrologie und Epigraphik 193 (2015): 39-52. "Gladiatorial Combat: The Rules of Engagement". Seneca, in full Lucius Annaeus Seneca, byname Seneca the Younger, (born c. 4 bce, Corduba (now Crdoba), Spaindied 65 ce, Rome [Italy]), Roman philosopher, statesman, orator, and tragedian. The slayer was kept fighting until he could be slain. | The History Guide |