Does anyone believe that Merlin was more then a myth?

Answer 1

merlin is said to be alive today. Another occult name for him is melcuzledeik. He is said to always sit with the many rulers of the world. Of course as a different incarnation but nonthe less alive and well. Im aware that even a masonic order incorporates merlin into there systems of teaching. under the name I suggested earlier but very true. The order I speak is Skull and bones

Answer 2

If not an actual person, Merlin was at least based on a historical figure or common myth. Most likely the character is based on pagan holyman or prophet living in what are now the lowlands of Scotland at the end of the sixth century A.D, most likely a druid surviving in a pagan enclave of the north.

It is often suggested that the literary prototype for Merlin may have been a Celtic druid named Lailoken who gained second sight after he went mad and escaped society to live in the forest. Lailoken in this legend, helps start the battle at Arthuret, which occurred around 575 A.D. The conflict ends with tragic consequences, and because of his part, Lailoken was driven mad and cursed with prophetic powers.

The legend of Lailoken spurred stories of a prohetic, mad, bard named Myrddin. Geoffrey of Monmouth based the Prophecies of Merlin on the tales of Myrddin in the 12th century. This is Merlin's first appearance in literature. Monmouth Latinized the name Myrddin to Merlinius to alleviate confusion with a similar common French word for excrement.

Answer 3

Merlin...was a title...according to some sources, given to the highest of Druid priests. Other sources identify Merlin as a proper name. Historically, most likely, the character of Merlin was probably a high ranking Druid, or mystic from the post Roman period in Brittain. It was common for rulers at the time in many parts of the world to have mystics as advisors so, assuming that the character of Arthur was based on some real historical figure (and recent archeology suggests that he was a composite of several ancient kings) then Merlin, would have been his mystic advisor. As to whether hepossessed the kind of power that he is suggested to have had (Excaliber, Morte D'Arthur, Mists of Avalon) Remains to be seen, but the existance of a person of that name in taht role...is quite possible.

Answer 4

Absolutely. All myths start out with some kind of basis in reality, whatever that may be. Then when time passes by, they turn into legends, then myths.

The Druids were very prominent back then (and they even practiced magick) so it's highly possible that one of them was the basis for who we know now as Merlin.

Answer 5

Yes he was/is a high ranking Druid that was called the Merlin. and traveled from one end of The British isles to the other. Also had a Daughter that traveled with him for awhile until she was called to be one of the Ladies of the Isle of Avalon. One of the last as most were dead or dying of old age . and she was to try and revive the religious practice of the Isle.

Answer 6

Merlin was an actual figure in history and lead a clan of pre-christian people in what became the British Isles. He wasn't a sorcerer, he was a Warlock, meaning tribal leader.

Answer 7

There have been historical persons who bore the name Myrddin, or who seem to be tied to the origin of the legend, but seriously, the character Merlin doesn't seem to reflect any historical person.

Answer 8

Yes I believe he was much more than just a myth!

Answer 9

Yes absolutely! The myth had to start some where.

Answer 10

Yes, I do believe that he existed. Myths usually have some truth to them.