or 'minstrel'. Other earlier terms included fol, disour, buffoon, and bourder. These terms described entertainers who differed in their skills and performances but who all shared many similarities in their role as comedic performers for their audiences.

History

Jester-like figures have been common throughout the world. They were known in China, Persia, India and the Aztec empire.

Balatrones

In ancient Rome, a balatro was

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