A light two-wheeled chariot drawn by horses, used in ancient times for war or racing.
From Latin 'biga', which comes from 'bi-' (two) and 'iugum' (yoke/pair). The term specifically refers to a chariot pulled by two horses, as opposed to a quadriga (four horses).
The biga was the Formula 1 racer of the ancient world—light, fast, and a status symbol of power and wealth in Rome and Egypt. Chariot racing was so popular that fans rioted over their favorite drivers!
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