Morgana Le Fay is an enchantress, fairy-queen and high priestess of Avalon from the Arthurian Legends. In the earliest myths, she was a benevolent goddess and wise healer who helped Arthur in his quests. In medieval times Morgan became the antagonist of the story, often depicted as Arthur’s half sister who tempted him and did everything in her power to push him off his path. In these versions she was a sorceress, a witch, a seductress. Whichever Morgan you see, she will always be powerful, beautiful and extremely magical.
These are some of the key characteristics from most Arthurian stories
She is extremely powerful, renown for her magical abilities, often using them to challenge Arthur and his knights. She is skilled in illusions, enchantments and potions. Her morality is often ambigious, she isn't portrayed as purely evil but her motivations are complex and even when her actions come across as villainous. She often plays the role as Lover and Betrayer to Arthur, as the antagonist.
The mists of avalon book takes a close look at Morgana and it is an interesting read from a female perspective.
Morgana is also available in the shop as an Oracle card here.
I also have miniature Morgana prints in the shop here. I think I might be a little bit obsessed with her.... but aren't we all?
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