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he Retarius fought as a fisherman with deadly purpose. Like his namesake, the Retarius gladiator would use his lead-weighted net to ensare an opponent usually the Murmillo, though often the Secutor -- and then move in for the kill with his trident. (The Retarius would often chant to his opponent ³I seek not you, I seek a fish. Why do you flee from me?²) If his cast missed its object, the Retarius could retrieve it via an attached cord. In contrast to other gladiators, the Retarius wore no helmet and very little armor. A leather belt provided some protection to his abdomen and an arm guard with a shoulder shield on his left arm protected one side. Unlike other gladiators, the Retarius was allowed to retreat from combat he would dart in and out to wear his opponent down. Speed and dexterity were his strategic advantages.
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