
The lady of the lake is a well known ethereal character from the mythology of Arthur. She is often depicted as a powerful sorceress, a High Priestess of Avalon. She is the guardian of the legendary sword of Exalibur, and in many stories she rises from the lake and presents the sword to King Arthur. and is one of his greatest supporters.
She is connected to Merlin, sometimes as his lover, his pupil and eventually his surpasses his magical ability.
The lady of the lake has had many names, Viviane, Nimue, Ninianne and even sometimes Morgana. Is the lady of the lake simply another role of the High Priestess of Avalon perhaps?
Regardless of her name, she is a powerful, mysterious figure and she has always captivated me. I would recommend reading The Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley if you have an interest in the female perspective behind the Arthurian Myths.
The lady of the lake hand printed linocut print is available to buy here and as a greeting card here.
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