CLST 260 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Piazza Armerina, Aetolian War, Capitoline Games
21 Mar 2017
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Nero - an actor emperor, as well as a performer, in things such as chariot racing and performing acts and stuff . Looks a bit like elvis in that portrait lol. The first recorded venatio, 186 bce marcus fulvius, victor of the aetolian war, as part of his games celebrating his victory . Also, julius caesar - triumphal games of 45 bce. It is really with augustus, where greek athletics became quite accepted upon roman spectacles. He talks about the gladiatorial shoes in his res gestae, but also!!! Instituted the neronia competitions in poetry, music, athletics, and equestrian events (such as chariot racing) Tried to encourage upper class to get involved in these types of events. 62 ce: opened a gymnasium, and distributed free oil! This is where you would exercise, work out, and practice for these events. Upper class not quite keen on this though. To perform these things were private, personal.
