Posted on 09/10/2024 7:00:14 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
There may be some truth to the myth of Merlin.
On Tuesday, archeologists in Scotland revealed evidence of the legendary wizard’s death in Drumelzier between the 6th and 7th centuries — and the findings could change the way we tell Merlin’s tale.
Merlin was said to have been a loyal advisor to King Arthur amid the Dark Ages before being imprisoned, killed and buried along the river Tweed, according to Vita Merlini Sylvestris (the Life of Merlin of the Forest), a medieval manuscript of his life which is currently held at the British Library.
A new geological survey of the region, near the site of Tinnis Castle, detected a grave-like pit.
Further excavation showed signs of inhabitation during the alleged period of Merlin’s life.
The Drumelzier legend contains pre-Christian customs, ancient Cumbric names and was associated with local sites where archaeology now shows could credibly have given rise to the story,” lead researcher Ronan Toolis told the National.
According to Toolis, who serves as CEO of GUARD Archaeology in Glasgow, such a prominent grave structure in this region would have been “quite rare” for the period in which it was dated. “It seems to be a remarkable coincidence that the one hillfort associated with this local legend dates to exactly the same time as the story is set,” he noted.
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Would be cool to still have mine. All those hand held electronics would have amused my kids.
Merlin was found in THAT HIDEOUS STRENGTH by C.S. Lewis.
One of the theses in the book deals with the media narratives and many of the actions of today’s politics as a well known and understood fact...it is not the main thesis of the book.
Published in 1945.
I remember those!
Before that, the brother between Kings Richard I and John was Geoffrey, Duke of Brittany. His son, Arthur, was denied his immediate right to rule by Richard and was likely killed in exile by his good uncle, John.
Of course, Arthur of Brittany was conspiring with Philip II of France to take the British throne, but he was still the rightful heir.
Just for the record, I believe in Jesus without question. King Arthur, just not sure.
Not saying you are wrong, just saying that proof is lacking to definitively be confirmed. Either that or I have just not been introduced to that proof in either direction. 🙂👍
Archaeologists Uncover Evidence Linked To Merlin, King Arthur Legend
09/04/2024 11:09:48 AM PDT · by Red Badger · 45 replies
Daily Caller ^ | September 04, 2024 | KAY SMYTHE
https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4262737/posts
There’s no evidence of an Arthur, much less of his Merlin. It was a YAWN six days ago and it still qualifies.
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