people
parmularii and scutarii
small-shields and large-shields
also: parmularius, scutarius
Fan factions of the amphitheater, backing gladiators armed with the small round shield (parmula, the Thracian type) or the large shield (scutum).
Reading notes
- Meditations §1.5.1 small-shields or the large-shields
Rival fan factions of the amphitheater, supporting gladiators armed with the small round shield (parmula, the Thracian style) or the large oblong shield (scutum).