The Return of Merlin: Star Lore and the Patterns of HistoryThe figure of Merlin has seen a revival in recent years, especially in the form of cultural icons such as Obi wan Kenobi, Gandalf and Dumbledore.This fascinating new book looks at the two main Merlin traditions: the cosmic Merlin of the stars, part of the Arthurian legends; and the earthly Merlin of nature, grounded in human history. Gordon Strachan, author of Jesus the Master Builder, takes us on a compelling journey through Merlin's stories.He discovers a remarkable pattern: Merlin figures, and events relating to Merlin, reappear throughout British history in roughly 700-year cycles. He considers where else in history we can see this pattern emerging, and challenges readers to find their own links to history based on their birth dates. |
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... called the Vita Merlini , the Life of Merlin , which purported to be the sequel to his The History of the Kings of ... called Merlin Emrys or Ambrosius , what is the name of this other Merlin ? He is called Merlin the Wild or ' Mad ...
... called the Vita Merlini , the Life of Merlin , which purported to be the sequel to his The History of the Kings of ... called Merlin Emrys or Ambrosius , what is the name of this other Merlin ? He is called Merlin the Wild or ' Mad ...
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... called on Christ to help him in his early travails : ' Oh Christ , God of heaven , what shall I do ? What place is there on earth where I can live . ' For all these reasons it is possible to maintain that Geoffrey's Vita Merlini tells ...
... called on Christ to help him in his early travails : ' Oh Christ , God of heaven , what shall I do ? What place is there on earth where I can live . ' For all these reasons it is possible to maintain that Geoffrey's Vita Merlini tells ...
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... called Flegetanis , who said that he could see ' hidden secrets in the constel- lations . ' He declared that ' there was a thing called the Gral , whose name he read in the stars without more ado.'57 Was Michael Scott's Book of Magic a ...
... called Flegetanis , who said that he could see ' hidden secrets in the constel- lations . ' He declared that ' there was a thing called the Gral , whose name he read in the stars without more ado.'57 Was Michael Scott's Book of Magic a ...
Contents
Acknowledgments | 9 |
Charles Carters Theory of Piscean Epochs | 25 |
Merlin and Arthur in Star Lore | 43 |
Copyright | |
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