Morgan Le Fay – Heroine, Goddess, Witch, Fay, Or A Sorceress In Arthurian Traditions
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Morgan le Fay – a heroine in Arthurian traditions – is associated with a threatening and intriguing female character. She is a priestess, sorceress of Avalon Island and a powerful being.
Her character embodies the dualities of light and shadow, strength and mystery. As a revered priestess and sorceress of the mystical Avalon Island, Morgan le Fay wields considerable power, bridging the mortal world and the enigmatic Otherworld. This connection gives her an aura of enchantment that captivates those who encounter her story.
Her nickname, Le Fay, relates her to the underworld. Her name comes from 'morgan,' a Welsh word that means visitor from the sea' or resident of the sea.'
In later medieval romances, Morgan le Fay appears as Fata Morgana. Her name gives rise to the name Mirage (Illusion). In addition, she is associated with the ancient cult of the Mother Goddess, but she also gained popularity as the goddess of death and war. According to some, her personality was probably based on Breton myths of highly dangerous water spirits - the mermaids of Brittany.
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