Merlin

=Merlin=

- Merlin possessed knowledge and secrets of the ancient world. - Merlin also learned how to talk to animals and perform various spells. - Merlin was Arthur's teacher and protector. - According to legend, Merlin hid Arthur after Arthur's father, Uther Pendragon, died. Merlin gave Arthur to Sir Ector for safe-keeping. - Merlin put a sword in a stone in an effort to show Arthur his royal blood. When Arthur pulled the sword out, he knew he was king.
 * Fast Facts About the Legend of Merlin:**

Born outside of the cave Caernarvon, Merlin is the son of a man named Incubus. Merlin's birth was supposedly planned by the devil, who seduced Incubus' wife. That is how Merlin got his magical powers, The powers that he possessed made him a good wizard, prophet, and advisor. Since he was born in the woods he gained the name "Wildman of the Woods."
 * Merlin's Family/History:**

[|Source: http://www.timelessmyths.com/arthurian/housemerlin.html]

This picture is from the Disney version of "The Sorcerer and the Stone". In the Disney version, Merlin raises Arthur. media type="youtube" key="iPxq3myiQF0" width="425" height="350" This is the trailer for a Merlin movie that was done by the BBC.

Interesting links and sites about Merlin:
[|Camelot Project, U. of Rochester]l

[|Britannia Biography of Merlin]