Things named in honour of the legendary figure include asteroid 2598 Merlin, the British company Merlin Entertainments, the handheld console Merlin, the literary magazine Merlin, the metal band Merlin, …

Dec 10, 2025 · Merlin, enchanter and wise man in Arthurian legend and romance of the Middle Ages, linked with personages in ancient Celtic mythology (especially with Myrddin in Welsh tradition).

Merlin, a central figure in Welsh mythology and Arthurian legend, serves as wizard, prophet, and adviser to British kings, notably King Arthur. His origins are shrouded in mystery, with conflicting tales about …

Myrddin and Ambrosius were thus combined into the conception of Merlin as the prophet and wizard who became popularly associated with the Arthurian legend. The original Merlin (Myrddin) legend is …

Nov 26, 2025 · The mysterious figure of the wizard Merlin is one of the most popular characters from the Arthurian legends. In most versions of the story, he is one of Arthur’s closest and most important …

Aug 22, 2025 · In the Arthurian legends, Merlin is the enigmatic wizard behind King Arthur’s throne who shapes fate with his magic and counsel. This article traces Merlin’s origins, adventures, relationships, …

Apr 24, 2019 · Merlin (also known as Myrddin, Merlinus) is the great wizard of the Arthurian Legends best known from Sir Thomas Malory's Le Morte D'Arthur (1469 CE). The character...

Beginning as a prophet born of woman and a non-human entity, Merlin evolved through time to become the wizard frequently envisioned today. He is portrayed as a supporting character, the main …

Merlin’s role in the Arthurian legend is that of a wise counselor and guide. He first appears in the story when he prophesies the birth of King Arthur, and later helps the young king by advising him on …

By presenting Merlin as both a seer of prophecy and a man of royal lineage, he provided a narrative bridge that linked the turbulent history of post-Roman Britain with the chivalric ideals that would later …