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Tejo ''(pronounced teh-ho)'' also known, to a lesser degree, as turmeque , is a traditional sport in Colombia. Many theories surround the origins of this traditional sport, however there is no convincing evidence due to the lack of oral tradition among native Chibcha people and the lack of archaeological records that could indicate its actual origins. ==History== There is not one widely accepted theory on the origins of Tejo. In fact, it is believed that many of the current theories circulating on the internet might be fictitious and a result of "word of mouth" and speculation. One of the common misconceptions is that this sport originated with the Muisca people whom it was believed would play with a golden disc. This theory seems unlikely since the Muisca people didn't have gold in large quantities and, therefore, it is unlikely they would use it for play. It is, however, widely accepted that the sport has origins in native aboriginals from the center of Colombia, where it might have been played in a similar form.〔http://www.boyacacultural.com/turmeque/tejohisto.php〕 Another theory presented by the Colombian government on its website describes the game as having originated more than 500 years ago. In this theory, presented by one of the most important authorities in the country, the sport was played by native aboriginal people that would use a golden disc called ''zepguagoscua''. This, however, is refuted in other sources as a word with sounds not existent in dictionaries of Chibcha language.〔http://www.culturarecreacionydeporte.gov.co/portal/bogotanitos/deportes/tejo〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Tejo (sport)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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