once upon a time the Minoan Greeks in Crete (3000 - 1300 B.C.) - tribute 60x40cm

Bull-leaping (also taurokathapsia), was a ritual acrobatic sport of the Minoan era (3000 - 1300 B.C.). During the ritual the athlete conducted leaps over a bull. There have been found several depictions of it in Crete (on frescos, figurines and seals) as well as in other regions of Greece (in Pylos and Tiryntha) and in Minor Asia (in Smyrni).[A.R.]