![]() ![]() The painting causes dispute to this day, as it depicts a peasant giving the "thumbs down" sign to the gladiator. The expression became notable in 1872, when French painter Jean-Léon Gérôme named a painting after the phrase.Pollice Verso is an expression that translates roughly to "turned thumb" and refers to the hand gesture used by Ancient Romes crowds when passing judgement on a defeated gladiator.The execution Pollice Verso was inspired by its historical counterpart.In latin, it can mean "heat," "brightness" or "love," while in modern English, it refers to "passion" or "enthusiasm." "Ardor" is a term of latin origins, with a somewhat different definition to how it is used in the modern day.The move "Legatus Ardor" is named after the rank " legatus" which was the title of a high ranking Roman officer, akin to the modern day general officer.But unbeknown to most, they had survived and warlords such as Apollyon have met them. ![]()
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