What does Maximus say to the emperor?
My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, commander of the Armies of the North, General of the Felix Legions and loyal servant to the true emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Father to a murdered son. Husband to a murdered wife. And I will have my vengeance, in this life or the next.
Are you not entertained quote Maximus?
Maximus: Strength and honor. Maximus: ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED!?
What did gladiators say to each other?
Before fighting, gladiators had to swear the following oath: “I will endure to be burned, to be bound, to be beaten, and to be killed by the sword.”
What do gladiators say before they fight?
Before fighting, gladiators had to swear the following oath: “I will endure to be burned, to be bound, to be beaten, and to be killed by the sword.” The Etruscans of northern Italy originally held public games, (ludi), which featured such events as gladiator battles and chariot races, as a sacrifice to the gods.
Who is Maximus Decimus Meridius?
Maximus : [ removes helmet and turns around to face Commodus ] My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, commander of the Armies of the North, General of the Felix Legions and loyal servant to the TRUE emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Father to a murdered son, husband to a murdered wife. And I will have my vengeance, in this life or the next. Quintus : Arms!
Who was Meridius in the Roman Empire?
Aelius Maximus Decimus Meridius was a high ranking Roman general in command of multiple Roman legions who served under the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius in his Twelve Year Campaign against the barbarians in Germania. He later served as a Gladiator in the arena after he escaped Commodus.
What did Meridius do to Commodus?
Aelius Maximus Decimus Meridius was a high ranking Roman general in command of multiple Roman legions who served under the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius in his Twelve Year Campaign against the barbarians in Germania. He later served as a Gladiator in the arena after he escaped Commodus. He eventually killed Commodus.
Who is Maximus in Julius Caesar?
Maximus: My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, commander of the Armies of the North, General of the Felix Legions, loyal servant to the true emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Father to a murdered son, husband to a murdered wife.