A cultural approach for those curious about history and traditions. You're in Seville, and you hear about bullfighting everywhere: on the azulejos tiles, in street names, in bar conversations. Yet, the idea of attending a bullfight makes you uneasy. Good news: you can understand this tradition without ever sitting in an arena. A […]
In the context of chivalric bullfighting, the riders were aristocrats. Bullfighting was a way to demonstrate one's superiority, both in terms of courage and economic and political power, if only through the lavish displays of wealth and resources involved in their appearances. When these lords retired, the lackeys and other matatoros found themselves without employment. They decided to […]
From the 9th century onwards, texts (1) mention equestrian games intertwined with popular celebrations. These games and spectacles revolved around the toros de vida (bulls of life) and the toros de muerte (bulls of death). The toro de vida was intended for the people on foot. The aim was to manage to touch the animal despite its attacks. Although chaos reigned in […]
Bullfighting is one of the many spectacles and games that can be grouped under the term "bullfighting." While modern bullfighting is a relatively recent phenomenon in historical terms, humankind's fascination with the bull is immemorial. The most passionate among us, bullfighting enthusiasts, trace the earliest bullfighting depictions back to cave paintings […]
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