Circus Maximus
Americannoun
noun
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In the Roman Empire, the games at the Circus Maximus were an amusement and a distraction, a token to the proles as a substitute for being able to exercise any political power.
From Salon ● Aug. 24, 2025
A performance at 2022 Rolling Loud marked his comeback, then in October he launched his Circus Maximus tour.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 15, 2023
A summer show at Rome’s ancient Circus Maximus stadium site, for which Scott’s current tour is named, had locals reporting a possible earthquake.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 9, 2023
The album dropped last week, accompanied by a film called Circus Maximus.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2023
An altar was erected to this divinity on the Circus Maximus, which was kept always covered, except during his festival, the Consualia, which was celebrated on the 18th of August.
From Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome by Berens, E.M.
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