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Thread #171987   Message #4161541
Posted By: McGrath of Harlow
06-Jan-23 - 07:00 PM
Thread Name: Folklore: Mystery gesture
Subject: RE: Folklore: Mystery gesture
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.