Sports in the Medieval Times were a test of man hood, survival of the fittest. They thought very highly of manliness. Eight weeks out of the year were dedicated to jousting or soccer like game, they compete to see what one man is the best out of them all. They would even take work off just to play and or watch the games. It is just like today, how people would take off work, say they are sick, or go on a vacation halfway around the world to watch the Olympics. Also how basketball players go to a slam dunk competition and at the end they get the glory of a name and a trophy, But more like the Tapout or MMA fighters. They base their skills and talents on fighting skills.
A Knight who proved valiant in battle or was successful at jousting in tournaments would become wealthy. His wealth could pay for a castle, maids and butlers, People to wait on them. He would be like a king but not that powerful. If a peasant would fight and win, it would be like winning the lottery, he would be respected his lord would look at him in a whole new perspective. His whole life would have turned all the way around. The really big sporting events were the Tournaments and the Jousts. These sports were dangerous, men were killed at tournaments. Training was essential for the Knights who participated in these sports. Archery was not just one of the medieval sports of the Middle Ages. Lower Class men were required to practice archery by law. The first Medieval Archery Law was passed in 1252 when all Englishmen, 15 to 60 years old, were ordered, to equip themselves with a bow and arrows
I like how you compared modern sports to midevil time sports! :D
ReplyDeleteIt seems like back the medieval times they were very competitive, and violent. So by competing in these games does the winner get paid at the end? Its pretty interesting how they made laws that they have to practice archery what kind of law is that? seriously the medieval ages was an interesting time period to learn about. You did a really good job on explaining these games by comparing them to modern day times games I thought that was pretty cool and a great way to explain something. I enjoyed learning about these sports the way you put it really helped me to picture this in my head. Good job I really like this one :]
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