Ben Hur Prelude: Gladiator Games by ric Gustafson
Roman games were like big league sports of today. Tens of thousands came and the games were like religious ceremonies. There were dozens of holidays on the Roman calendar. The Romans had many gods and goddesses that they prayed and celebrated to. Chariot races, stage plays and gladiator fights were part of the official games. People in chariot races risked death by having rickety chariots which were as light as possible. The people wanted blood and death. They got both.
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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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