Merlin in Arthurian Studies
Be he a prophet, wizard or counsellor, the character of Merlin was important in Arthurian legend. These links offer basic introductions and scholarly examinations of his role in the tales, as well as explorations of his possible historical origins.
Arthurian Biographies: Merlin
Lucid examination into the literary character and his possible historical origins at Britannia Internet Magazine.
Lucid examination into the literary character and his possible historical origins at Britannia Internet Magazine.
Camelot Project: Merlin
Fairly substantial selection of medieval and later texts and images follows a brief explanation of the Merlin character, at the Camelot Project, Rochester University.
Fairly substantial selection of medieval and later texts and images follows a brief explanation of the Merlin character, at the Camelot Project, Rochester University.
Merlin
An introduction to the legendary roots and historical foundations of the Merlin figure, by About Guide to Ancient/Classical History N. S. Gill.
An introduction to the legendary roots and historical foundations of the Merlin figure, by About Guide to Ancient/Classical History N. S. Gill.
The Merlin Page
A brief introduction to the Merlin character leads to pages on his link to Stonehenge and his origins in literature, each with a nice image. At the Quest site.
A brief introduction to the Merlin character leads to pages on his link to Stonehenge and his origins in literature, each with a nice image. At the Quest site.