Merlin and the Ladies of the Lake

The figure of Merlin has in most texts a close relationship with a feminine character, either Morgue or the Lady of the Lake. While Morgue is often depicted as a negative figure, the Lady of the Lake is described as a positive force in the Arthurian world. Technically, however, both characters tend...

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Published in:Arthuriana (Dallas, Tex.) Tex.), 2000-04, Vol.10 (1), p.55-81
Main Author: BERTHELOT, ANNE
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Children
Femininity
Literary characters
Love
Magicians
Molting
Narratives
Prophets
Supernaturalism
Wisdom
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Summary:The figure of Merlin has in most texts a close relationship with a feminine character, either Morgue or the Lady of the Lake. While Morgue is often depicted as a negative figure, the Lady of the Lake is described as a positive force in the Arthurian world. Technically, however, both characters tend to replace Merlin as the embodiment of magic and wisdom in the 13th century romances.
ISSN:1078-6279
1934-1539
1934-1539
DOI:10.1353/art.2000.0029