Thraex

Type of Roman gladiator

The Thraex, or Thracian, was a type of Roman gladiator armed in Thracian style. His equipment included a parmula, a small shield that might be rectangular, square or circular; and a sica, a short sword with a curved blade like a small version of the Dacian falx), intended to maim an opponent's unarmoured back. His other armour included greaves, a protective belt above a loincloth, and a helmet with a side plume, visor and high crest.

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