Scotland's Merlin : a medieval legend and its dark origins
Clarkson, Tim2016
Books, Manuscripts
Who was Merlin? Is the famous wizard of Arthurian legend based on a real person? In this book, Merlin's origins are traced back to the story of Lailoken, a mysterious 'wild man' who is said to have lived in the Scottish Lowlands in the sixth century AD. The author considers the question of whether Lailoken belongs to myth or reality. He looks at the historical background of his story and discusses key characters such as Saint Kentigern of Glasgow and King Rhydderch of Dumbarton, as well as important events such as the Battle of Arfderydd.
Main title:
Scotland's Merlin : a medieval legend and its dark origins / Tim Clarkson.
Author:
Clarkson, Tim, author
Imprint:
Edinburgh : John Donald, 2016.
Collation:
1 volume : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm
ISBN:
9781906566999 (pbk)
Dewey class:
941.101
LC class:
DA777
Local class:
941.101
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
1434790