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Did ancient peoples invoke their epic heroes such as Gilgamesh, Hercules, Perseus, etc.? Did they pray to them directly, did they use them in idioms, sayings, etc? How did these heroes and heroic stories affect daily life?

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How well were gladiators treated in antiquity?

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What is the youngest group of survivors to be found/rescued/survive on their own for an extended period of time?

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Did ancient peoples invoke their epic heroes such as Gilgamesh, Hercules, Perseus, etc.? Did they pray to them directly, did they use them in idioms, sayings, etc? How did these heroes and heroic stories affect daily life?	158
How well were gladiators treated in antiquity?	15
What is the youngest group of survivors to be found/rescued/survive on their own for an extended period of time?	0