Bard (theater)

A bard is a poet and storyteller, historically associated with medieval and early modern European cultures, especially Celtic traditions. They played a key role in preserving and transmitting history, legends, and cultural values through their poetry and songs, often performed aloud for communities. Bards were skilled in memorization, lyrical composition, and performance, serving both as entertainment and as custodians of collective memory. While their prominence declined with the rise of written records, their legacy endures in the form of poetic storytelling and cultural expressions rooted in oral tradition.