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Prior to the nineteenth century, games that involved killing animals in some spectacular and cruel way were not uncommon. Bear baiting, in which a chained bear was attacked by dogs until it was killed, was one of these. Most people today seem to believe it is not acceptable that society should allow such events.
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What is bear baiting?
The term is "bear baiting," to use a bear as bait for dogs to attack and kill it. Bears and dogs were maimed and killed in the ensuing fight. It was considered a sport in many countries but is now illegal in most countries.
Is baiting someone illegal?
Baiting someone can be illegal if it involves deception or manipulation to provoke a reaction that leads to harm or illegal activity. It is important to consider the intentions and consequences of baiting behavior to determine if it is against the law.
Is bear baiting indoors or outdoors?
Bear baiting was the indoor sport of the dogs being set upon the claw less and toothless bear. Bit harsh!
How much did 16Th century bear baiting cost?
The cost in 16th century bear baiting cost is 4-10 Shillings
What was first Shakespeare or bear baiting?
Bear Baiting was a popular sport (if you can call it that) long before Shakespeare was born. Henry VIII was a fan.
What other entertainments were on offer in the globe theatre?
bear baiting, gambling
Other forms of entertainment near the Globe theatre?
bear baiting and gambling
What was the Bear Garden in shakespeare time?
It was another name for the Hope Theatre, a theatre which could be converted for use as a bear-baiting pit. None of the significant acting companies liked the Hope, so it ended up being used for bear-baiting almost all of the time.
Was there Cock fighting in Shakespeare's time?
Yes, indeed there was, as well as Bear/bull baiting :)
What bears are used in bear baiting?
probably black brown bears and grizzly bears
What cruel sport did people enjoy in the Tudor times?
bear baiting ,football,dance,tennis
What happened if you won your bet at a bear baiting arena in Elizabethan londan?
you would win money
