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Where is Merlin buried?
A Wiltshire mound where the legendary wizard Merlin was purported to be buried has been found to date back to 2400 BC. Radiocarbon dating tests were carried out on charcoal samples taken from Marlborough Mound, which lies in Marlborough College's grounds.
Why is Merlin called Emrys?
Unlike most sorcerers, Merlin was born with the ability to use magic. According to the Great Dragon, Merlin's birth had been prophesied by many cultures. The Druids, for example, referred to him as "Emrys" (The Beginning of the End). Was King Arthur a real king? Historians cannot confirm King Arthur's existence, though some speculate that he was a real warrior who led British armies against Saxon invaders in the 6th century.
Did Merlin have a wife?
| Merlin | |
|---|---|
| Spouse | Gwendolen |
| Significant other | Lady of the Lake, Morgan le Fay, Sebile (romance tradition) |
| Relatives | Ganieda |
Was Morgana King Arthur's sister?
Morgana, also called Morgaine or Morgan, is a staple figure of the Arthurian legend. Her relationship to Arthur varies but usually she is introduced as Arthur's half-sister, the daughter of his mother Igraine and her first husband Gorlois, the Duke of Cornwall. Why is Arthur called Wart? White's reasons for calling the young Arthur "the Wart" reflect his overall portrayal of the young king. When the novel begins, the Wart is a naïve, impressionable, and seemingly inconsequential boy, living in the shadow of his older brother.
Why do Sir Ector Kay and the Wart go to London?
Kay's desire to attend the tournament in London reflects his desire for fame and the cultivation of his reputation. What is the first Arthurian best seller? The Crystal Cave
| First UK edition | |
|---|---|
| Author | Mary Stewart |
| ISBN | 0-340-12872-0 |
| Followed by | The Hollow Hills |
What was the name of Saint George's sword?
