In Irish tradition, a professional storyteller, narrator, or performer of tales and legends.
From Irish 'aisteoir' meaning actor, performer, or storyteller. Related to 'aiste' (performance, story) and reflects the Gaelic tradition of professional narrative entertainers.
In ancient Ireland, aisteóirí were the entertainment, news service, and memory of their communities—before books, they memorized thousands of stories and performed them to keep history alive, making them arguably the first 'social media influencers.'
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