The Roman Games: origins, purpose and changing representations

What this note covers

1. Context: ludi, munera and their origins
2. Venues and material evidence
3. Literary sources and their viewpoints
4. Interpretations of purpose
5. Changing representations: Christians, romantics and film
6. Contestable issues and gaps
7. Building the Roman Games essay

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