Ancient Roman religion: ancient traditions such as funeral pyres and gladiatorial sacrifices accompanied the deceased into the other world.
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The antique print below gives us an idea of how the “Munera” Gladiatorial exhibitions were an integral part of Ancient Roman religion. Since Etruscan times, war captives and slaves were used as gladiators to honour the funerals of the deceased.
In this picture we can see the attendees of this ancient roman funeral watching on as the body (at the top of the heap of wood) is cremated.