AUTUMN SCENES - Abbots Bromley Horn Dance- COLOUR

The video explores the Abbots Bromley Horn Dance, an ancient tradition in Staffordshire. It discusses the dance's origins, believed to be a form of imitation to gain the stag's qualities. The dance is linked to fertility rites and involves carrying heavy reindeer antlers, despite reindeer being extinct in Britain for over a thousand years. The dance also draws from Robin Hood legends and Morris dances. The video concludes by highlighting the mysterious and puzzling aspects of this autumn tradition.

What is considered the most effective form of flattery according to the transcript?

• Praise

• Compliments

• Imitation

• Gifts

What qualities did ancient hunters believe they would gain by imitating the stag?

• Endurance and bravery

• Strength and wisdom

• Courage, cunning, and fleetness of foot

• Speed and intelligence

During which season is the Abbots Bromley Horn Dance held?

• Winter

• Autumn

• Summer

• Spring

What is mysterious about the horns used in the Abbots Bromley Horn Dance?

• They are from a mythical creature

• They are reindeer antlers, yet reindeer have been extinct in Britain for over a thousand years

• They are made of gold

• They are borrowed from a museum

Which legendary figure is associated with the Abbots Bromley Horn Dance?

• Robin Hood

• King Arthur

• Merlin

• Sir Lancelot