Laquearius
Laquearius is a rare designation connected with Latin laqueus, “noose” or “snare”. The fighter is usually envisaged with a lasso and short blade, by comparison with the net-bearing retiarius.
The relatively late and brief evidence does not establish a complete defensive kit, standard opponent or performance programme. Images and inscriptions used in reconstructions require independent justification of their attribution. The inscription EQVOREVS alone does not demonstrate the use of a lasso.
An image of a gladiator, presumably a laquiarius or retiarius. Archaeological Museum of Zagreb, 1st century AD Related topics
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