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A popular self-described "sport" (though the competitive aspects are minimal), variations of which are popular in Spain and Portugal, as well as some countries in Latin America |
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A popular self-described "sport" (though the competitive aspects are minimal), variations of which are popular in Spain and Portugal, as well as some countries in Latin America. Bull-fighting goes back to ancient Rome, when many people-killing-animal events were held as a warm-up for gladiatorial sports. |
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The Spanish version involves a matador, elaborately costumed and carrying a red cape, entering the ring to face an enraged bull. The matador then attracts the bull's attention with the cape in an attempt to cause the bull to charge him (matadors are exclusively male). However, in most cases, the bull will attempt to strike the cape rather than the matador and go harmlessly by. |
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The Spanish version involves a matador, elaborately costumed and carrying a red cape, entering the ring to face an enraged bull. The matador then attracts the bull's attention with the cape in an attempt to cause the bull to charge him (matadors are almost exclusively male). However, in most cases, the bull will attempt to strike the cape rather than the matador and go harmlessly by. |
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