To summarize, the early references are primarily to activities that are strictly literary, such as minstrels who recited epic poetry, or activities that have very little literary value, such as mimes, contortionists, jousts, and mock-battles. Despite their lack of theatricality, this spectacle is important because it demonstrates early interest in the peninsula in performance. Some activities, especially mock-battles, are interesting since the participants employed items that closely resemble stages and props (ex. ships on wheels and oranges). Many later references, especially in court documents, are even more valuable. Performances of the Dance of Death under the Canopy of Heaven and of entremeses and representaciones are evidence of scripted dramatic performances.