21. Bullfighting In Spain. Pictures & Postcards | DonQuijote.org The art and history of bullfighting in Spain, a popular custom and tradition. Find out information about toreros, corridas and the origins and history of bullfighting. http://www.donquijote.org/culture/spain/bullfight/

Free Brochure Book now Contact us Members Log in ... Other languages Learn Spanish Why study Spanish Why don Quijote Spanish in Spain Spanish in Latin America ... Online Booking dQ Community dQ Members Monthly Newsletters Blog Share's your Photos ... don Quixote Museum About don Quijote Contact Us Do Business with Us Jobs Site Map ... Spain Bullfight Origins and History Stages of a Bullfight Spanish culture Destinations Listen in spanish Download the mp3 Bullfighting is certainly one of the best-known-although at the same time most controversial-Spanish popular customs. This Fiesta could not exist without the toro bravo, a species of bull of an ancient race that is only conserved in Spain. Formerly this bull's forebears, the primitive urus, were spread out over wide areas of the world. Many civilizations revered them; the bull cults on the Greek island of Crete are very well known. The Bible tells of sacrifices of bulls in honour of divine justice. Bulls also played an important role in the religious ceremonies of the Iberian tribes living in Spain in prehistoric times. The origins of the plaza de toros (bullring) are probably not the Roman amphitheatres but rather the Celtic-Iberian temples where those ceremonies were held. Near Numancia in the province of Soria one of them has survived, and it is supposed that bulls were sacrificed to the gods there.

22. Bullfighting Essays bullfighting is a tradition, art and athletic sport combined in one. bullfighting originated in the classical world. The first bullfights supposedly took place in Knossos, Greece http://www.megaessays.com/viewpaper/51041.html

var base_url = "http://www.megaessays.com/"; Acceptance Essays Arts Custom Papers English ... Login Bullfighting Bullfighting is a tradition, art and athletic sport combined in one. Bullfighting originated in the classical world. The first bullfights supposedly took place in Knossos, Greece, “a contest of some sort is depicted in a wall painting unearthed… dating from about 2000 BC. It shows male and female acrobats confronting a bull, grabbing its horns as it charges, and vaulting over its back.” (Encarta) Bullfights stayed popular after the Greek era had declined, in Rome. The spectacle of bullfighting during this time period was scarcely an art form but pure sport. It was not until the Moors of North Africa conquered the Visigoths of Europe in 711 AD that bullfighting started to evolve into an art. The Moors would ride skilled horses on feast days on which they killed the bulls. During this time period, when the Moors were redefining bullfighting, there were those bullfighters that rode horses and killed the bulls but there were also those men who stood on the ground with capes. The men that wielded the capes aided the horsemen in how the bull was positioned during the fight. These men began to draw most of the attention from the crowd due to their expertise and craftsmanship w These latter animals were only barely domesticated and began to roam the Spanish mountainsides wild. All of this is the art of bullfighting. The unboxing of the bulls is a very tense moment for all involved because the bulls may be ill tempered and be feverish with swollen feet. A derechazo is a pass where the matador attempts to regulate and direct the charge of the bull. Then there were others like

23. Bullfighting This violent blood sport pits a bull against men wielding weapons http://www.wspa-international.org/wspaswork/bullfighting/default.aspx

Home Who we are Contact us You are in: International Change location World Society for the Protection of Animals WSPA's work Bears Dogs Factory farming ... Animal welfare groups Subscribe to newsletter Enter your email address: Home WSPA's work Bullfighting Bullfighting Tweet Bullfighting pits a bull against men wielding barbed spikes, spears, swords and daggers. These weapons are designed to inflict intense pain and cause blood loss to weaken the animal. Considered an ‘art form’ by its dwindling number of supporters, bullfighting takes place in several European countries and parts of Latin America. WSPA believes this violent form of animal abuse should be banned worldwide. Our campaign focuses on a region that is close to achieving a ban: Catalonia. Fighting back Catalonia is leading the way against bullfighting in Spain, thanks to campaigning work by WSPA and Spanish member society Asociacion Defensa Derechos Animal (ADDA). Our campaign has found great public support. People are seeing bullfighting for what it is – a barbaric pastime with no place in the modern world. How you can help In 2005 a law to ban bullfighting was proposed to the Catalan Parliament for the first time in Spanish history. Almost a million people have now signed our petition to make the bullfighting ban a top priority.

24. Bullfighting Summary | BookRags.com bullfighting. bullfighting summary with 17 pages of encyclopedia entries, research information, and more. http://www.bookrags.com/wiki/Bullfighting

25. Eddie Phillips - Rodeo Bullfighter Rodeo bullfighter serving the Northern United States and Canada. Includes statistics, profile, photos, and contact information. http://www.rep4.com/bullfighting

26. Bullfighting Join Michael Palin to experience Hemingway's world by virtually revisiting the places and passions that meant the most to one of the greatest writers of the 20th century. http://www.pbs.org/hemingwayadventure/spain.html

document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + (document.location.protocol == "https:" ? "https://sb" : "http://b") + ".scorecardresearch.com/beacon.js' %3E%3C/script%3E")); Although Hemingway was an aficionado, he never ran with the bulls in Pamplona. Lifelong Aficionado When Hemingway saw his first bullfight in Pamplona in 1923, he brought his wife Hadley along because he hoped the event would have a positive influence on the unborn son she then carried. The sport certainly affected the budding writer. It became one of the reigning passions of his life. In 1932, he journeyed to Spain to research "Death in the Afternoon," a manifesto on bullfighting that was published in Esquire and became the Bible of the sport. In 1937, Hemingway returned to cover the Spanish Civil War, translating his experiences into newspaper articles, a flurry of short stories, the 1938 play "The Fifth Column," and the 1940 novel "For Whom the Bell Tolls." Fiercely supporting the Loyalist cause, he overcame his fear of public speaking to deliver an anti-Franco speech at the Second American Writers' Congress. He also helped produce the propaganda film "Spanish Earth." Hemingway last visited Spain in 1959 to cover a series of one-on-one contests between two leading matadors. Life magazine had commissioned a 10,000-word piece. Hemingway turned in 10,000 words, later published as the 1985 epic "The Dangerous Summer."

27. Bullfighting | Define Bullfighting At Dictionary.com –noun a traditional spanish , Portuguese, or Latin American spectacle in which a bull is fought by a matador, assisted by banderilleros and picadors, in a prescribed way in http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/bullfighting

28. Bullfighting - On Opentopia, Find Out More About Bullfighting bullfighting or tauromachy (Spanish toreo, corrida de toros or tauromaquia; Portuguese tourada, corrida de touros or tauromaquia) is a tradition that involves, most of the time http://encycl.opentopia.com/term/Bullfighting

About Opentopia Opentopia Directory Encyclopedia ... Tools Bullfighting Encyclopedia B BU BUL : Bullfighting Bull ring ( Plaza de Toros ) La Malagueta in Málaga Spain Bullfighting or tauromachy Spanish toreo corrida de toros or tauromaquia Portuguese tourada corrida de touros or tauromaquia ) is a tradition that involves, most of the time, professional performers (generally called in Spanish toreros or matador es and in Portuguese toureiros ) who execute various formal moves with the goal of appearing graceful and confident, while masterful over the bull itself; these maneuvers are performed at close range, concluding (in Spanish-style bullfighting) with the death of the bull by a well-placed sword thrust as the finale; whereas in Portugal the finale consists of a unique tradition called the pega where men are dressed in a traditional costume, of damask or velvet, with the long knit hats also worn by the famous Ribatejo campinos (cowboys). It is a ritual spectacle that is usually designated by insiders as an art or drama , by others as a sport , as tallies are kept for the purpose of ranking the bullfighters. The art of bullfighting requires a significant degree of skill and talent, resulting in the widely held view of matadors as national celebrities.

29. Bullfighting - Art Or Cruelty To Animals Few Spanish traditions divide opinion as much as bullfighting. For every bull aficionado willing to defend their art there are ten who see it as just cruelty to animals and http://gospain.about.com/od/spanishlife/i/Bullfightissue.htm

zWASL=1;zGRH=1 zJs=10 zJs=11 zJs=12 zJs=13 zc(5,'jsc',zJs,9999999,'') zDO=0 Home Travel Spain Travel Spain Travel Search Spain Travel Spain Travel Planning Spain Guided Tours Share w(x2+zWl+'?p=1" zT="18/1[N" rel="nofollow">Print') Free Spain Travel Newsletter! Sign Up Discuss in my Forum Bullfighting - Art or Cruelty to Animals By Damian Corrigan , About.com Guide See More About: bullfighting in spain spanish traditions A bullfighter in action Image: Damian Corrigan zSB(3,3) Few Spanish traditions divide opinion as much as bullfighting. For every bull aficionado willing to defend their art there are ten who see it as just cruelty to animals and want it banned - yet still the practice goes on. So which side are you on? Do the centuries of tradition, flamboyant costumes and fantastic shows excite you or do you see it as an anachronistic pastime that is no different to lion battling or gladiatorial duels? Latest Developments Madrid and Andalusia continue to host bullfighting events throughout the summer. The stadiums are usually full, both with curious tourists and die-hard fans. The national Spanish TV network, TVE, shows bullfighting at prime time on its main channels. In 2004, the Barceona city council passed a symbolic vote

30. Club Taurino De Chula Vista Organization dedicated to the appreciation, advancement, and understanding of the bullfight. News, events, bullfighting facts, and links. http://www.ctcv.org/

About Events Membership Links ... Home www.ctcv.org About What CTCV is about Events Club Special Events Membership Become a club member Links Bullfight Links Toriles Newsletter Monthly Club Newsletter Bull Fight 101 Guide for beginners NATC National Association of Taurine Clubs Tijuana about bullfights in TJ Welcome to the official web site of the Club Taurino de Chula Vista, California. We are an organization dedicated to the appreciation, advancement, understanding and promotion of the bullfight-La Fiesta Brava. We are the only bull fight club in the San Diego area and are uniquely fortunate among U.S. clubs in that we are only minutes away from two first class rings in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. Our Club Taurino de Chula Vista welcomes new members and would be pleased to offer to both new comers as well as seasoned aficionados our fellowship and shared experiences. Please visit the membership page in this web site. We hope that you will regularly visit this web site and use it as a source of information about taurine related events and other cultural activities that may be of mutual interest to you and our members. background image courtesy of Gary Sloan

31. Bullfighting: Facts, Discussion Forum, And Encyclopedia Article Greek , an independent branch of the IndoEuropean family of languages, is the language of the Greeks. Native to the southern Balkans, it has the longest documented history of http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/topics/Bullfighting

Home Discussion Topics Dictionary ... Login Bullfighting Bullfighting Topic Home Discussion Definition Discussion Ask a question about ' Bullfighting Start a new discussion about ' Bullfighting Answer questions from other users Full Discussion Forum Encyclopedia Bullfighting (also known as tauromachy , from Greek Greek language Greek , an independent branch of the Indo-European family of languages, is the language of the Greeks. Native to the southern Balkans, it has the longest documented history of any Indo-European language, spanning 34 centuries of written records... tauromachia , "bull-fight"; or as corrida de toros in Spanish Spanish language Spanish or Castilian is a Romance language in the Ibero-Romance group that evolved from several dialects and languages in the northern fringes of the Iberian Peninsula during the 10th century and gradually spread through the Kingdom of Castile, becoming the foremost language for government and... ) is a traditional spectacle of Spain Spain Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain , is a member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. The Spanish constitution does not establish any official denomination of the country, even though España , Estado español and Nación española ...

32. Bullfighting — Infoplease.com Encyclopedia bullfighting. bullfighting, national sport and spectacle of Spain. Called the corrida de toros in Spanish, the bullfight takes place in a large outdoor arena known http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/sports/A0809411.html

33. Bullfighting bullfighting or tauromachy (Spanish toreo, corrida de toros or tauromaquia; Portuguese tourada, corrida de touros or tauromaquia) is a tradition that involves professional http://www.sportsmatchmaker.com/rules/b-sports/bullfighting.cfm

Sports MatchMaker Home Sign In Join ... News Bullfighting Bullfighting or tauromachy (Spanish toreo, corrida de toros or tauromaquia; Portuguese tourada, corrida de touros or tauromaquia) is a tradition that involves professional performers (in Spanish toreros or matadores, in Portuguese toureiros) who execute various formal moves with the goal of appearing graceful and confident, while masterful over the bull itself. Such manoeuvers are performed at close range, and conclude (in Spanish-style bullfighting) with the death of the bull by a well-placed sword thrust as the finale. In Portugal the finale consists of a tradition called the pega, where men (Forcados) are dressed in a traditional costume of damask or velvet, with long knit hats as worn by the famous Ribatejo campinos (bull headers). Labeled as a blood sport and considered a traditional event by some, or an example of animal cruelty by others, the practice generates heated controversy in many areas of the world, including Spain where the "classic" bullfighting was born. There is contention between supporters of bullfighting - who claim it is a long held and culturally important tradition - and animal rights groups - who oppose bullfighting due to the suffering of the bull and horses during the bullfight. Styles of bullfighting Originally, there were at least five distinct regional styles of bullfighting practiced in southwestern Europe: Andalusia, Aragon-Navarre, Alentejo, Camargue, Aquitaine. Over time, these have evolved more or less into standardised national forms mentioned below. The "classic" style of bullfight, in which the bull is killed, is the form practiced in Spain and many Latin American countries.

34. [•| Art Of Bloodless Bullfights & Bullfighting Horses In California ...Portugu Standing buckskin stallion at stud. Includes photos and profiles of horses. Contains information and photos on bloodless bullfighting. Located in Los Angeles, California, United States. http://ranchcardoso.biz

35. Bullfighting bullfighting, douard Manet, 1865–1866. bullfighting also known as tauromachy (from Greek ταυρομαχία tauromachia, bull-fight ), is a traditional spectacle of http://www.mahalo.com/bullfighting

36. Bullfighting - Wiktionary A sport popular in Spain and Mexico in which a matador taunts and ultimately kills a bull at close range. 2007, WikipediaCattle In Portugal, Spain, Southern France and some http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/bullfighting

bullfighting Definition from Wiktionary, the free dictionary Jump to: navigation search Contents English Alternative forms Noun Synonyms ... edit English Wikipedia has an article on: Bullfighting Wikipedia edit Alternative forms bull-fighting edit Noun bullfighting uncountable A sport popular in Spain and Mexico in which a matador taunts and ultimately kills a bull at close range. Wikipedia:Cattle In Portugal, Spain, Southern France and some Latin American countries, bulls are used in the sport of bullfighting edit Synonyms tauromachy formal bullfight edit Translations a sport popular in Spain and Mexico Armenian: hy (hy) Chinese (simplified): (gongniu-zhandou) Chinese (traditional): (gongniu-zhandou) Dutch: stierenvechten nl (nl) n Finnish: härkätaistelu fi (fi) French: tauromachie fr (fr) f corrida fr (fr) f German: Stierkampf de (de) Greek: (tauromachía) Hebrew: (milkhemet shvarym) f Hungarian: bikaviadal hu (hu) Italian: toromachia f corrida it (it) f Japanese: tōgyū; (oushi no tatakau) Korean: (hwangso ssaum) Latin: tauromachia la (la) f Maltese: ġlieda tat-toru Romanian: coridă ro (ro) f Russian: ru (ru) f ru (ru) m Spanish: toreo es (es) m tauromaquia es (es) f corrida de toros es (es) Swedish: tjurfäktning sv (sv) c edit See also Wikipedia article on Bloodless bullfighting Wikipedia article on bullfighting Retrieved from " http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/bullfighting

37. Bullfighting .......... Spain has always been famous for it's bullfights. bullfighting is also popular in Portugal, as well as the Latin American countries of Mexico, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, and http://www.worsleyschool.net/socialarts/bull/fighting.html

Spain has always been famous for it's bull-fights. Bullfighting is also popular in Portugal, as well as the Latin American countries of Mexico, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador. This page is not meant to glorify the 'sport' of bullfighting. Rather, it will attempt to question why the notion of thousands of people watching a man put to death many large animals in a single afternoon should be considered a sport at all. Indeed, the notion of killing animals for fun is considered a sport in many places ... we will address that issue as well. This is a page of opinion. We hope you will give the ideas presented here some thought. First, let's examine the bullfight in detail, to see what's involved. Here are the regulations governing officially sanctioned bull fights in Spain. Six bulls are selected and allocated in pairs to three individual bullfighters. The bullfight begins in late afternoon. Each matador and his team walk out together in a procession across the arena. The first bull is engaged by the first bullfighter's assistants, with large purple capes, to see how it moves in the bullring. (The bull instinctively goes for the cloth because it is a large, moving target, not because of its colour; bulls are colour-blind, and charge just as readily at the inside of the cape, which is a different colour).

38. MUNDO TAURINO -- THE WORLD OF BULLFIGHTING Review by Stanley Conrad, from Mundo Taurino. http://www.mundo-taurino.org/kennedy.html

39. History Thus, in a remote corner of Medieval Spain, the beginning of what today is the national Spanish spectacle of bullfighting was created. The first historic bullfight, corrida, took http://coloquio.com/toros/bullhist.html

THE SPANISH FIESTA BRAVA : Historical Perspective and Definition By Mario Carri�n The first historic bullfight, corrida, took place in Vera, Logro�o, in 1133, in honor of the coronation of king Alfonso VIII. From that point on, history is full of instances in which kings organized corridas to commemorate important events and to entertain their guests. After the Spanish War of the Reconquest, the celebration of corridas expanded throughout Spain and became the outlet where the noblemen demonstrated the zeal that allowed them to defeat the Moors. Even the Emperor Charles I in Valladolid in 1527, and later King Philip IV took part in the lancing of bulls in the bullfighting arenas, (such a the Plaza Mayor in Madrid) , plazas de toros. During the reign of King Philip II, Pope Pius V, appalled at the unconscionable carnage of the bullfights, forbade the practice of the corridas. The people, however, ignored the papal decree and continued to relish the fiesta brava, forcing Pope Gregory VIII to recant the decree, following the advice of the writer and mystic Fray Luis de Le�n, who said "the bullfights are in the blood of the Spanish people, and they cannot be stopped without facing grave consequences." With the arrival of the French Bourbon dynasty in Spain, the nobility gave up the thrill of the arena for the pleasures of the royal court. As a result, bullfighting was left to the plebeians who in turn enthusiasticly took up to its practice, and took it to heart as a symbol of something genuinely Spanish.

40. Bullfighting In Spain/Corridas De Toros. Madrid, Sevilla, Valencia, Malaga. Providing sales for bullfighting in Madrid, Sevilla, Malaga, and Valencia. Includes collection points and FAQs. http://www.ticketstoros.com/

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