Evidence suggests that women fought in the Roman arena as early as the first century AD. They are described as fighting from chariots or as bestiarii hunting lions during the opening games at the Colosseum.
Tacitus records female gladiators participating in games hosted by Emperor Nero.

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Accounts of women fighting from chariots or as bestiarii engaged in battle against wild animals such as lions provide a glimpse into the diverse roles these women played in the arena
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