Re-examination of Welsh poems dating back to 10th century show figure as prophet concerned by human interactions with nature
He is probably most often thought of today as a wizard, a shape-shifter or a mentor to the young King Arthur.
But a detailed re-examination of Myrddin – Merlin – by Welsh scholars suggests he can also be considered an early British environmentalist deeply worried about human interaction with the natural world.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/feb/25/early-poems-about-merlin-portray-him-as-environmentalist-say-scholars
Author : Steven Morris
Publish date : 2025-02-25 12:13:00
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