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    What is the origin of the carousel?

    Question #128191. Asked by Penelopy. (Dec 04 12 8:18 AM)


    rayven80

    		It was created as a tournament type training game where a "rider" would try to spear a small ring outside the ride.

    http://www.essortment.com/history-carousels-21112.html

    Dec 04 12, 11:06 AM
    Geminin09

    		Carousels date back to the (Middle Ages) in which it required a rider to gallop. A carrousel( from french word(carrousel) from italian word(carosello) or merry- go- round. Circular platforms with seats for riders. Seats are in the form of rows with wooden horses.

    Dec 04 12, 1:02 PM

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