Hello, I'm a historian with a focus on ancient cultures, particularly the Roman Empire. When discussing gladiators, it's important to note that the term commonly refers to the fighters who participated in the brutal and often fatal combat sports of ancient Rome.

In ancient Rome, female gladiators were known as "Gladiatrices." However, it's important to clarify that gladiatrices were not as common as their male counterparts, and their existence is a subject of historical debate. Some evidence suggests that female gladiators did exist and participated in combat, but they were likely a rarity and not as widely documented as male gladiators.

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The Female Gladiators of Ancient Rome who fought in the bloody arenas, including the Roman Colosseum were called Amazones after the tribe of fierce women warriors that we now refer to as Amazons. They were also called gladiatrices.read more >>