The 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. He discovers a remarkable pattern: Merlin-esque characters, 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 us to find our own links to history based on our birth dates.
172pp, 154mm x 233mm, illus. in b&w, softback, 2006
In The Grail Journey through Wales Megan Wingfield describes a journey she undertook across the spiritual and physical landscape of Wales, marked by clearly perceptible energy foci, or chakras.