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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... later , was condemned by most historians . Others were also condemned for daring to impose a pattern on the empirical data . Gradually , I discov- ered the historical discipline , known as historiography , the study of the ...
... later , was condemned by most historians . Others were also condemned for daring to impose a pattern on the empirical data . Gradually , I discov- ered the historical discipline , known as historiography , the study of the ...
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... later Normans , has been a continuing feature of British history . To this day it could be claimed that the true Hermetic rulership of the land has been usurped by those ruling as incomers on behalf of another 54 THE RETURN OF MERLIN.
... later Normans , has been a continuing feature of British history . To this day it could be claimed that the true Hermetic rulership of the land has been usurped by those ruling as incomers on behalf of another 54 THE RETURN OF MERLIN.
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... later called ' Gothic ' started . For the so - called Gothic pointed arch , began as an exact replica of the arches of the porch of the Aksa mosque , known as the mukhammas or ' fifth ' arch within the Islamic tradition of sacred ...
... later called ' Gothic ' started . For the so - called Gothic pointed arch , began as an exact replica of the arches of the porch of the Aksa mosque , known as the mukhammas or ' fifth ' arch within the Islamic tradition of sacred ...
Contents
Acknowledgments | 9 |
Charles Carters Theory of Piscean Epochs | 25 |
Merlin and Arthur in Star Lore | 43 |
Copyright | |
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