As the chariot-racing became the national game, the proper courses for the holding of such events became neces sary, as in these races, though much of the suc cess depended upon the courage and skill of the driver, the loss of life was often great, through collision, the overthrow of the chariot in turn ing caused by rough The first mention of a hippodrome is made by Homer, but it is believed that the term then applied to any course over which a race of any kind was run and that it did not necessarily have a fixed location. To the brutal taste of the Roman populace flowing blood acted as an elixir, but to the more refined Eastern people the amphitheatre was abhorrent, Though nu merous amphitheatres were scattered through out western Europe very few were ever built within the limits of the Eastern empire and then only where the influence and manners of the Romans were most powerful.
This included both chariot and single horse racing, but the hippodrome later took the form of a circus, other games, 'such as wrestling, boxing, running, etc., being added, and for a short time after the introduction of Roman cus toms and manners it 'became the scene of glad iatorial combats, but as sights of this nature did not find favor in the sight of the Greeks, these combats were eventually eliminated and the main feature of the games, as in the begin ning, was the chariot race. Fan of other Ubisoft games? Check out this wiki page to visit their subreddits.HIPPODROME (from the Greek Hippos, a horse and Dromos, a race course), the name given by the Greeks to places where races were held. A network of Assassin's Creed extended fan community, featuring art, wikis, YouTube channels, notable fan Twitters, and more! Late to the franchise and want a quick catch-up? Check out the story summaries on our wiki. Check out Frequently Asked Questions first. Have a question? It's probably been answered before. Wondering which game to play? Interested in the comics or novels? Perhaps looking for some guides or tutorials? Visit our subreddit wiki for a variety of useful links and guides! Having technical issues with AC Valhalla? Check our tech support megathread.
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