Merlin

Merlin was a magician who is believed to have lived at the end of the sixth century AD. Is undoubtedly the most famous magician in history. The origins of Merlin is said to have been fathered by the demon (incubus) Asmodée a corrupt mind, who joined unlawfully a nun, other versions suggest less tricky that Merlin was conceived by his mother without any intervention male. Finally, others believe that begat the magic of antiquity.

In any case, it seems that Merlin was created initially to attract to humans to the dark side, but decided to do just grow the opposite: he became spiritual guide of his time, and advisor to various kings, as Vortigern, Uther Pendragon and the famous Arthur of Camelot.

Merlin is considered the most powerful magician in history. As account in the different literary works that have protagonist, was able to talk to the animals, change shape, to become invisible, and also control the weather and the elements, these skills while employed with the utmost care not to enrage the powerful nature. Merlin was said to have contacts with fairies, gnomes, and even with dragons, he is considered the only man who won respect and admiration of these monsters, not only for his kindness and wisdom but also for their artistic talents was a master of poetry and literature. He finished his days in the forest of Broceliande (Brittany), where he was detained in a tree by his partner Vivian.

Markale interprets the myth of Prison Hottie in the forest as the symbol of cosmic union between man and nature. Other versions referred to as the cell where he was confined to a cave, and a glass cage. And as there is still hope that someone would release it.