Horse racing has many charming traditions, especially the Kentucky Derby—put on a goofy hat and drink mint juleps 'til you drop. The Scorpio Races's traditions are a little, um, less charming. Let's just run down a few:
- a woman wearing a real horse's head (probably straight from an Italian mobster's bed) pretends to be a goddess
- despite having a goddess, women aren't allowed to participate in the races
- the rules seem to ensure all sorts of bloody carnage
- but there is a parade… everyone loves parades, right?
Questions About Tradition and Customs
- How do you think the tradition of the Scorpio Races originated?
- Who do you think came up with the rules for the Scorpio Races?
- How will the tradition change now that Puck, the first female, has not only raced, but won?