Merlin living backwards is mentioned in “Excalibur”, “Camelot”, and “A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court” and a number of other stories.
Consequently, did Merlin really exist?
Transformation of Celtic Mythology in Arthurian Legend
Merlin was indeed an historical figure, living in what are now the lowlands of Scotland at the end of the sixth century A.D…an authentic prophet, most likely a druid surviving in a pagan enclave of the north.”
Hereof, who killed Merlin? As Merlin went to lift the rock a slew of monstrous rocks collapsed on top of Merlin, thus dooming Merlin to the grave. Vivien had now betrayed Merlin to his death and was now the most powerful wizard in all of the land. These events will come to have a dramatic impact on the great King Arthur.
In respect to this, did Merlin have a wife?
| Merlin | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Prophet, magician |
| Spouse | Gwendolen |
| Significant other | Lady of the Lake, Morgan le Fay, Sebile (romance tradition) |
| Relatives | Ganieda |