Castle employes resident dragonologist… really
Rose Jardine hopes her new job never loses its magic… because she's just been employed as the 'resident dragonologist' a Warwick Castle.Her duties there will include, watching over any fire-breathing beasts, keeping staff trained in the latest developments in sorcery, and telling visitors all about dragons.
To get the job - advertised online earlier this month - Jardine had to demonstrate "extensive knowledge of dragon myth and legend, with particular reference to dragon summoning and dragon powers and riddles."
And bosses at Warwick Castle are confident they've got the right person, during her interview she's said to have performed a dragon summoning incantation… but luckily stopped before unleashing the beast.
The 46-year-old from Leamington Spa hasn't always worked within the dragon sector, she conducted research and methodology at Warwick University for ten years and has been a personal consultant.
Job Description:
Following the launch of Warwick Castle’s new attraction Merlin: The Dragon tower, it will be the responsibility of the resident dragonologist to ensure all elements associated with the dragon onsite measure up to the required standard. It will be the duty of the dragonologist to respond to enquiries from staff and members of the public on any dragon-related issues on an ongoing basis.
Candidates must demonstrate extensive knowledge of dragon myth and legend, with particular reference to dragon summoning and dragon powers and riddles. The ideal candidate should hold a BA (Hons) in Mythology and Folklore and have an in-depth knowledge of mythology (specifically dragons, dungeons and sorcery) with accompanying practical experience.
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Warwick Castle
Job Description:Following the launch of Warwick Castle’s new attraction Merlin: The Dragon tower, it will be the responsibility of the resident dragonologist to ensure all elements associated with the dragon onsite measure up to the required standard. It will be the duty of the dragonologist to respond to enquiries from staff and members of the public on any dragon-related issues on an ongoing basis.
Candidates must demonstrate extensive knowledge of dragon myth and legend, with particular reference to dragon summoning and dragon powers and riddles. The ideal candidate should hold a BA (Hons) in Mythology and Folklore and have an in-depth knowledge of mythology (specifically dragons, dungeons and sorcery) with accompanying practical experience.
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Warwick Castle
