The murmillo was a kind of gladiator during the Roman Imperial age.

The distinguishing feature of the murmillo was the high crest of his helmet which, together with its broad rim, was shaped somewhat like a fish. Otherwise, he wore a loincloth, belt, a short greave on the left leg, a linen manica to protect his right arm, and the curved rectangular shield of the Roman legionnaire. he also carried the legionnaire's short, straight sword, or gladius, from which gladiators derived their name. The style of dress and arms are thought to have been derived from Gaulish prisoners.

The murmillo usually fought the thraex , retiarius, or secutor.

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• Murmillones