Latin, meaning: hunting, game, the chase
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Another popular spectacle that was associated with gladiatorial contests was the venatio (hunt). The primary reference of this word was to actual hunts of game, some of dangerous predators, some of tamer species. The word venatio was actually an umbrella term that included other associated spectacles, such as displays of exotic species from conquer…...
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(Latin) a hunt or wild beast show conducted during gladiatorial games in which bestiarii fight wild animals in an arena for sport; condemn criminals who committed capital crimes participated in the venatio without weapons to carry out their death sentence.
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