The name for a castle entertainer is a jester. A jester traditionally wore a colorful outfit and a colorful hat. Puppet Master is the name of the movie with jester the clown in it.
Duties and Attire of a Jester
Jesters were clever, using comedy, wit, tricks, songs and dance. Their tricks impressed nobles and commoners. Synonyms for jester include joker, trickster, fool, entertainer, buffoon, harlequin, and Pierrot. Jesters wore colorful clothes with bells, told jokes and stories, juggled, performed acrobatics and magic. Renaissance fair jesters pick historical names, while modern jesters at parties might choose fun names like Giggles.
Historical Background
In ancient Rome, jesters were called balatrones. They were paid for their jests and the tables of the wealthy were open to them for amusement. In ancient China, the term "you" referred to someone who mocked and joked using humour. Jesters were employed by a European monarch to provide entertainment and tell jokes. They wore eccentric, distinctive hats with bells representing a donkey’s ears and tail, and carried a marotte sceptre with a carved head, reflecting their costume.
Does Queen Elizabeth have a jester? The modern use of jester emerged in the mid-16th century. Jesters have been employed throughout history by various cultures, including Pharaohs employing Pygmies as exotic dancers and entertainers. Jesters shine a light on hypocrisies with wit and reconcile contradictions with compassion.