Pollice Verso Frame:None then Ares let out a

then Ares let out a cry as loud as nine or ten thousand men shouting in battle and then turned into a whirl of clouds as he ascended back to Olympus

The two cities agreed that fighting would leave them vulnerable to invasion from the Etruscans

indicating they want to see the gladiator deal the killing-blow to his opponent now

and the open air and flowers create a fresh atmosphere

This painting depicts a group of devoted followers of Bacchus

Pollice Verso Frame:None then Ares let out aThis is a painting by Jean Lon Grme in 1872. This picture gives you and your room a feeling of strength and passion. The gladiator has just downed his opponent and he looks up toward the crowd for their input. They give the thumbs down sign (the meaning of the phrase "pollice verso"), indicating they want to see the gladiator deal the killing blow to his opponent now. This picture displays the height of personal triumph combined with social approval.