The mysterious figure of Merlin has captivated literature and the mind of storytellers throughout the ages. The presence and spirit of his character is felt not only in recent incarnations such as the wizard Gandalf in J.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit, but also in the traditional role as advisor to King Arthur in medieval literature, most prominently in the books of Geoffrey of Monmouth. This widespread influence of Merlin, however, only serves to accentuate the …showed first 75 words of 1796 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1796 total…may have been actual people named Merlin, Myrddin, Ambrosius and even Lailoken. Or maybe none of these individuals might have ever existed. But even if none of these individuals ever existed, we know, without doubt, that the figure of "Merlin" exists. We see him in Geoffrey's poems, in Welsh manuscripts, even in television specials. The character of Merlin- the triumphant hero and mystical prophet - will always exist in our literature and in our minds.