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Thoughts on a possible origin of the Jester – a remnant of the shaman/holy man??? – a personal speculation
Here’s a thought I often have: I have always had this ‘weird’ idea about the origin of the Jester. It’s primarily a personal perspective, reflecting personal experience. How true it is I cannot say. Basically, I often feel that one … Continue reading
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