Gladiator costume – for strength, courage, and masculinity
Show everyone what you’re made of and face a battle to the death in the arena. With a deceptively realistic-looking gladiator costume from our online shop, you’ll be the hit of the next party. Whether as Roman Gladiator Flavus or as a Trojan—with a sword and shield and helmet, you’ll be perfectly equipped for your appearance in the Colosseum. From a heroic cape to protective greaves, kostuempalast.de offers you a complete
gladiator costume for your carnival wardrobe. But our range doesn’t just offer the right outfit for true men and aspiring gladiators—as a sexy female gladiator, you can tame both wild animals and men’s hearts in no time.
Gladiator Costume Selection from Kostümpalast
Women's gladiator costume
Prepare yourself for your role as a fearless gladiator
Who was a gladiator?
As the centerpiece of Roman entertainment, gladiators fought for their lives in the arena. Much like going to the movies today, gladiatorial combats were a popular pastime for the people until the fourth century. Those taking part in the fights were almost always men who faced either one another or wild animals such as rhinoceroses and lions. Anyone who emerged victorious from the battle—that is, anyone who survived—could be sure of the favor of the emperor and the audience.
Usually, a slave or convicted criminal became a gladiator. In rare cases, adventurous young Romans also felt called to this life as fighters. They hoped for fame and wealth in the arena—and with only one to three fights per year, extensive training, and good food, the profession of gladiator was a popular alternative to a life of freedom and craftsmanship. Training took place in special gladiator schools. The largest of the four Roman schools was the so-called Ludus Magnus, which was connected directly to the Colosseum by a tunnel. For slaves, victory against a person or animal offered the chance to buy their freedom. Convicted criminals sentenced to death were less fortunate as gladiators: they were usually sent into combat unarmed or bound, or thrown directly to the lions to be devoured.
Retiarius
Armed with a net and a trident, the retiarius was probably the most unusual gladiator in the history of arena combat. He used the net to capture his opponent—whether human or animal—and then stabbed him with the trident. As the only gladiator who wore no protective armor, he had to rely on his net-throwing skills.
Thracians
The curved dagger and the small shield are the distinguishing features of the Thracian.
His helmet is equipped with a visor and topped with a griffin head. Although the helmet protected the gladiator from serious injuries, it also significantly restricted his field of vision.
A quilted arm guard on the right side and greaves reaching above the knees complete thisgladiator costume.
Secutor
With his short sword and
large rectangular shield, the Secutor was a specialized gladiator who usually fought against the Retiarius. His egg-shaped helmet with its small eye openings protected him from the latter’s sharp trident and became a distinguishing feature in the arena.
Murmillo
The murmillo was also sent into battle with a short sword and a rectangular shield. He is one of the oldest types of gladiators and wore a tall helmet decorated with feathers that resembled a fish. He wore the protective greave only on his left leg.
These gladiator heroes’ sayings will make your appearance even more authentic.
Rise as the Roman general Maximus and follow in Russell Crowe’s footsteps as a gladiator. Equipped with the perfect costume from our online shop, you are ready to reclaim your former freedom by fighting other gladiators and defeating the Roman Emperor Commodus. Do you want to impress everyone as a gladiator? Then you will love our collection of powerful sayings and movie quotes. Put on your gladiator costume, memorize the quotes, and prepare in front of the mirror for your grand entrance as an arena fighter—convincing from head to toe.
"In
eternity, our deeds will be remembered."
"Gladiators,
I salute you."
"My
name is Gladiator."
"Death
smiles at a man every day, but all a man can do is
smile back."
"I
am so tired of being strong."
"A
people should know when they are defeated!"
"Spaniard,
why don't you fight? We all have to fight."
"An
embrace would make the sun shine in my heart forever."
