Gleeman

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For the Italian band, see Garybaldi.

A gleeman was an itinerant performer in the Middle Ages[1]. Gleemen were distinguished from other kinds of performers by their ability to juggle[2], which was sometimes credited to their supposed knowledge of witchcraft. They were also accomplished storytellers and minstrels[3] , often reciting epic poetry written by a scop[4], although they would also compose their own poems and songs.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Definition of gleeman. Webster (1913). Retrieved on 2007-04-19.
  2. ^ A Brief History of Juggling. Retrieved on 2007-04-19.
  3. ^ The Cambridge History of English and American Literature in 18 Volumes. Retrieved on 2007-04-19. 
  4. ^ Gleeman. Poetry Byway. Retrieved on 2007-04-19.


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