Monday, May 21, 2007

The Royal Joust



http://www.tnrenfest.com/index.htm

Jousting is a sport that consists of martial competition between two mounted knights using a variety of weapons, usually in sets of three per weapon (such as tilting with a lance, blows with the battle axe, strokes with the dagger, or strokes with a sword), often as part of a tournament. It maintained its status as a popular European sport until the late 16th century.
Jousting was added to
tournaments several centuries after their inauguration. The joust permitted a better display of individual skill and, although dangerous, could win large sums of money. Many knights made their fortune in these events, whilst many lost their fortune or even life.

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