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McGrath of Harlow Folklore: Mystery gesture (33) RE: Folklore: Mystery gesture 06 Jan 23

As I understand it, the Roman crowds used the thumbs up sign as a gesture of approval for the victor, and as encouragement fo him to finish the job properly and by killing the defeated opponent. They weren't a particularly nice crowd.

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