Merlin

Merlin () is a mythical figure prominently featured in the legend of King Arthur and best known as a prophet and a magician, along with several other main roles. The familiar depiction of Merlin, based on an amalgamation of historical and legendary figures, was introduced by the 12th-century Catholic cleric Geoffrey of Monmouth and then built on by the French poet Robert de Boron and prose successors in the 13th century. Geoffrey's account presented Merlin as a prophet and royal advisor to Arthur's father, Uther Pendragon.

enchantress in Arthurian legend

thumb|Vortigern and Rowena by William Harvey

post-Roman leader in Britain

French poet

legendary Northern British poet

thumb|250px|Drumelzier village Drumelzier (), is a village and civil parish on the B712 in the Tweed Valley in the Scottish Borders.

grave in Paimpont, France

1974 film by Freddie Francis

fictional sorceress

Lailoken (aka Merlyn Sylvester) was a semi-legendary madman and prophet who lived in the Caledonian Forest in the late 6th century. The Life of Saint Kentigern mentions "a certain foolish man, who was called Laleocen" living at or near the village of Peartnach (Partick) within the Kingdom of Strathclyde. Laleocen correctly prophesied the death of King Rhydderch Hael.

tumulus in Paimpont, France