Posted on 07/02/2010 2:10:54 PM PDT by decimon
Archaeologists in Herefordshire have uncovered the remains of what could possibly be a female gladiator.
Amongst the evidence of a Roman suburb in Credenhill, they have found the grave of a massive, muscular woman.
She was found in an elaborate wooden coffin, reinforced with iron straps and copper strips, which indicate her importance.
Her remains were found in a crouched position, in what could be a suburb of the nearby Roman town of Kenchester.
The archaeological Project Manager, Robin Jackson, said: "When we first looked at the leg and arm bones, the muscle attachments suggested it was quite a strapping big bloke, but the pelvis and head, and all the indicators of gender, say it's a woman."
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They seem to be finding quiet a few gladiator cemeteries in England lately.http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2530020/posts
Conan`s mother-in-law, Gladiola the Naggerarian
One day, the owner came up with a scheme where the woman and one of his best male fighters were pitted against a huge (and ravenous) male lion in the arena. Given very little weaponry to defend themselves, nonetheless the two got their licks in before the lion decided to concentrate his attention to the woman. Amidst the cheers of the bloodthirsty spectators, the lion devoured the unfortunate woman while unexpectedly leaving the man alone.
Afterwards when the man returned to his quarters, his comrades there remarked how lucky he was to have escaped death at the "hands" of the beast. "I'm not sure why that lion eventually settled on her and let me go," said the fighter, "but I'm Gladiator!
Janet Reno?
Relatives of my wife no doubt.
maybe they just wanted to make damn good and sure that she was going to stay in the coffin.
Is that Sturm Brightblade alayin’ there?
Very clever.
Sunkenciv and CP, don’t miss this one - jpb has outdone himself, as always!! LOLOLOL
True story? LOL.
I do believe I do believe.
That isn’t Kitiara though..
Been awhile since I read any Dragonlance.
A news action movie has been spawned!
Roman Transgenderism???
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