Do you know Why Maximus Smells The Dirt Before Each Battle?

According to ScreenRant, the reason behind his famous dirt-smelling ritual before each clash connects Maximus to his home and to his family.

The full piece is here 

Who isn’t feeling a tad bit nostalgic these days? For the freedom to wander, to touch freely and to smell freely?

Lets pray for happier days ahead

-Ed