Triumph and Tribulations: Life in Ancient Rome

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One of the greatest empires in history and one of biggest. From this empire came great advancements in technology, mathematics, and understanding of the world. Where people worshiped Gods like Zeus, Hades, and poseidon. Home of one of the greatest colosseum of all time were men fought lions and became gladiators Even so this empire isn't perfect, things such as poverty and famine are still a part of it. Three siblings Vertina, Brutus, and Vandilo all born into poverty with great ambitions hope to someday make it out of this poverty. Orphaned because the death of their mother creating an unbreakable bond between the three. Now grown and living in the same house that still hasn't change. Brutus the oldest of the three is muscular, tall, and has short dark black hair. Now a soldier with a sword always by his side and a shield on his back. Brutus is a humble man and has a great dislike for injustice. He …show more content…

With his great strength and mountain like body most physical challenges aren't a problem. For the first game Brutus must fight the beast of the Emperor's choice. Brutus walks into the coliseum with gladiator attire and a sword on one hand while a shield on the other. The crowd roads his name being a former military member he commands respect from his people. And so the he gets ready for the beast. The emperor commands the gate be open and the beast released. It's the king of the jungle a lion. As the beast roars so does the crowd. There's excitement in the air and a electric atmosphere. The lion charges head on to Brutus with a thirst for blood. He stands still and doesn't move a muscle. The lion jumps on him Brutus covers himself with his shield. The crowd at the edge of their seats in suspense. The lion on top Brutus doesn't move and slowly rises Brutus under it with his sword having pierced the beast's heart. The crowd chants his name and our hero is covered both face and body with the lions

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