Pagan Portals – Merlin: Once and Future Wizard
The book has nine chapters.
Chapter 1: Who is Merlin?
Chapter 2: Merlin in History, Stories and Poetry
Chapter 3: Shapeshifting
Chapter 4: Dragons, Demons and the Fatherless Child
Chapter 5: Pig Moor: Dyfrig, Ergyng, and Mynydd Myrddin
Chapter 6: Merlin and Broceliande
Chapter 7: Vivien: Keeper of Doorways
Chapter 8: Merlin and Liminal Thresholds
Chapter 9: Having a Relationship with Merlin
The author begins the book with a biography of Merlin. She talks about her relationship with him and their first meeting. She then discusses the many works where Merlin is mentioned. I was unaware of the different appearances Merlin is perceived. The names/places Dyfrig, Ergyng, Mynydd Myrddin and Broceliande were new to me.
I knew the story of Merlin and Nimue but not the one with Vivien. I love the image she shares that looks like yin-yang but represents Merlin and Vivien. It makes sense that Merlin would be associated with the liminal thresholds since it is often at crossings.
This little book is full of information on Merlin. If you are drawn to him and want to learn moe about him, I highly recommend this book.
