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Life of Argus
Born in 29 A.D Argus was one of 3 children born to King Pilius and Selene of Nicopolis. However, at the age of 12, a small revolt was organized against the Greeks by Pilius. It was totally crushed and Pilius and Selene were executed. Argus was captured and sold to Gnaeus Julius Agricola, a wealthy Roman Farmer of Stabia ....
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.... When not fighting he was treated with tremendous respect and regarded as a superior. Able to use the public baths and arenas Argus was treated as a king. Rumors were posted that he was a descendent of his namesake, Argus, the all seeing. Though his life was spared, he was eventually beaten by a newly trained mermillo. Gnaeus then realized he was becoming too old to fight. Rather then free him, Gnaeus decided to put him to work as a trainer for other gladiators. Showing how to fight and kill with accuracy was a skill few knew well. Seeking ....
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