Why Did the Ancient Romans Eat Gladiators?

Imagine you're at a big party and the main dish is someone who just fought for their life. That's what happened in ancient Rome sometimes, people would eat gladiators after they died. They thought it was a fun way to celebrate, like eating a special treat.

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  1. A Roman emperor ate a gladiator for his birthday party.
  2. Sometimes people ate the losers in big fights.
  3. Kids were told stories about Romans who had gladiators on their plates.

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