The Mystical Femme Fatale Archetype

By: Maranda Wabik March 13, 2022March 13, 2022 Arthurian Legend, The Magical LifestyleArchetype, Arthurian, Britain, Celtic, Faerie, Faery, featured, Goddess, Legend, MagicLeave a Comment

For today’s post, I would like to look at an archetype commonly found in medieval legends. I personally refer to this archetype as the Mystical Femme Fatale. In many of her portrayals in medieval romances, Morgan le Fay fits into this archetype. In truth, many of the women of Arthurian Legend can…

The Anne Boleyn and Morgana Le Fay Connection

By: Maranda Wabik November 7, 2021November 7, 2021 Arthurian Legend, Royal HistoryArthurian, Britain, Celtic, featured, Legend, Magic, Royal History, TudorLeave a Comment

Today’s post is inspired by something I mentioned in one of my twitch.tv streams. I said I always felt there was a connection between Anne Boleyn and Morgana. So that is my topic of discussion in this post! Morgana was a witch and faery enchantress, and Anne Boleyn was accused of witchcraft,…

The Morgana and Rhiannon Connection

By: Maranda Wabik September 28, 2021September 28, 2021 Arthurian LegendArthurian, Britain, Celtic, Faerie, Faery, featured, Goddess, Legend, MagicLeave a Comment

For today’s post I would like to look at the connection between Morgan Le Fay and Rhiannon! I have already done a post looking at Rhiannon’s connection to Guinevere, and this can be seen as almost a companion post to that one. Many may question how one goddess can be connected to both…

The Rhiannon and Guinevere Connection

By: Maranda Wabik September 12, 2021September 12, 2021 Arthurian LegendArthurian, Britain, Celtic, Faerie, Faery, featured, Goddess, Legend, LoveLeave a Comment

I have written about Guinevere’s connection to goddesses and historical figures before. Today I want to focus on the connection between Guinevere and one of my favorite goddesses, Rhiannon! Rhiannon is the Welsh Celtic goddess of sovereignty, horses, and a faerie queen. Guinevere is the wife of Arthur and queen of Camelot…

The Elizabeth Woodville and Guinevere Connection

By: Maranda Wabik August 15, 2021August 16, 2021 Arthurian Legend, Royal HistoryArthurian, Britain, Celtic, Faerie, Faery, featured, Legend, Magic, Royal HistoryLeave a Comment

For today’s post I would like to discuss the connection between the legendary figure of Guinevere and the real queen Elizabeth Woodville! This may seem a bit far fetched, but given the prevalence of Arthurian legends during the medieval period, many real royals would take inspiration from these legends. Elizabeth Woodville’s daughter and…

The Blodeuwedd and Guinevere Connection

By: Maranda Wabik April 19, 2021July 24, 2021 Arthurian Legend, LegendArthurian, Britain, Celtic, Faerie, Faery, featured, Goddess, Legend, MagicLeave a Comment

Blodeuwedd and Guinevere have many commonalities in their tales. Both could be seen as sovereignty goddesses that had marriages that gave kingship to their husbands. Both had marriages that began as happy, but devolved into unhappiness on the part of the wives. Both found true love when they were already married, and…

Guinevere and Isolde

By: Maranda Wabik March 17, 2021April 19, 2021 Arthurian LegendArthurian, Britain, featured, Legend, MedievalLeave a Comment

The tales of legendary queens Guinevere and Isolde are very similar in many ways. Both of these woman were in love triangles where they fell in love with knights that served their husbands. Both were willing to risk their very lives for the love that consumed them. Both were nearly burned at…

La Belle Dame Sans Merci

By: Maranda Wabik January 17, 2021April 19, 2021 Arthurian LegendArthurian, Britain, Celtic, Faerie, featured, Legend, MedievalLeave a Comment

Guinevere is the wife of Arthur in the Arthurian cycle. In most versions of the legends it is a given that she betrayed Arthur with a close friend or family member during their marriage. In the most common versions of the legends Guinevere betrayed Arthur by falling in love with Lancelot du Lac,…

Arthurian Legends

This page is dedicated to Arthurian Legends! The tales of Arthur, Guinevere, Lancelot, Merlin, Morgan, and Nimue/Vivian are enchanting. Throughout this blog you will find limitless discussion on the subject of Arthur and his knights of the Round Table! There are so many fascinating figures in the realm of Arthurian legends. The tales within these…

Fairytales

Various fairytales are regular subjects of discussion on this blog! These tales are very important to the development of our psyches (as we grow up) and to the development of culture (as they have influenced culture). I believe that fairytales teach us a lot. Some of my favorite fairytales are Sleeping Beauty, Beauty and the…

Royal History

The topic of the lives and loves of royals is an important subject on this blog! The stories of kings and queens is very fun to read. I am particularly fond of Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII, and Elizabeth Woodville and Edward IV! It is always fun to read about kings marrying commoners for true…

The Star Card in Tarot

By: Maranda Wabik May 26, 2022

TarotCeltic, Magic, Legend, Arthurian, TarotLeave a Comment

For today’s post, I have decided to take a brief look at the symbolism of the Star card in the Tarot. The Star is a unique card in the Major Arcana, as it is a rare Tarot card with no negative connotations! The Star is traditionally numbered seventeen in the Major Arcana of…

Moon Goddess, Lunar Witch Poem

By: Maranda Wabik May 25, 2022

PoemMagic, Poems, PoetryLeave a Comment

For today’s post, I have decided to share a poem. Moon Goddess, Lunar Witch by Maranda Wabik Full Moon In the sky Makes some Feel a loon For me The moon Is sacred She is power She is might She is Queen Of the night! By her light I take my Sovereignty And become my…

My Top 5 Favorite Hans Christian Andersen Fairytales

By: Maranda Wabik May 24, 2022

FairytalesFaerie, Faery, Fairytale, Fairytales, Magic, Mermaid, PrincessLeave a Comment

For today’s post, I have decided to do a countdown of my favorite fairytales written by the great Danish fairytale writer Hans Christian Andersen. I am a huge fan of fairytales, as my regular readers will know, and I have truly adored those written by this talented man since my childhood! So, without…

The Way of the Water Priestess Review

By: Maranda Wabik May 23, 2022

Book ReviewFaerie, Faery, Magic, Mermaid, Mermaid Monday, WaterLeave a Comment

For today’s post, I have decided to do a brief book review of The Way of the Water Priestess: Entering the World of Water Magic by Annwyn Avalon. I just finished reading this book, and I am so happy that I did! I read her previous book, Water Witchcraft: Magic and Lore from the…

Silver Screen Sirens Poem

By: Maranda Wabik May 22, 2022May 22, 2022

Old Hollywood, PoemClassic Film, Poems, PoetryLeave a Comment

For today’s post, I have decided to share a poem about Old Hollywood and iconic Sex Symbols! Silver Screen Sirens by Maranda Wabik Sirens of the Silver Screen Illuminating the films Sex symbolsEphemeral and Enchanted Magic of the movies Immorality is assured Through fame held In the Golden Age These Silver Screen Legends Are icons…

Mer-Magic Poem

By: Maranda Wabik May 21, 2022

PoemFaerie, Faery, Magic, Mermaid, Poems, PoetryLeave a Comment

For today’s post, I have decided to share a poem about the magical nature of water faeries. Mer-Magic by Maranda Wabik Sacred water Holy wells Magic streams Ocean’s tides Water Goddesses Faery women Merfolk swimming The power of water Pulls us to Embrace our essence The magic of Mer Pushes us to Empower our spirits…

Anais Nin, Prolific Erotic Diarist

By: Maranda Wabik May 20, 2022

Femme Fatale FridayDiaries, Erotica, France, LiteratureLeave a Comment

For this week’s Femme Fatale Friday, I have chosen to write a little bit about the infamous writer Anais Nin. Anais Nin was a prolific writer who wrote diaries, novels, and erotica. She was famous for her torrid love affairs and her incredibly descriptive diaries about them! Anais Nin is probably most remembered…

90s Teen Movies and the Classics

By: Maranda Wabik May 19, 2022

Literary LoveBritain, France, Literature, ShakespeareLeave a Comment

For today’s post, I have decided to take a look at a few 1990s teen films that were based on classic works of literature! This was a unique time in the history of teen movies since some of the most fun ones took direct inspiration from the classics. In particular, I will be…

Siren Song Poem

By: Maranda Wabik May 18, 2022

PoemFaerie, Faery, Magic, Mermaid, Poems, PoetryLeave a Comment

For today’s post, I have decided to share a poem. This one is about the song of the sirens. Siren Song by Maranda Wabik Combing out Her long Flowing hair She sits on A rock She sings A song A melody That entices pirates Since ages of olde She is beauty Of the sea…

The All Souls Trilogy

By: Maranda Wabik May 17, 2022

Book Review, Literary LoveLiterature, Love, Vampire, WitchesLeave a Comment

For today’s post, I have decided to take a brief look at one of my favorite book series. The All Souls Trilogy by Deborah Harkness is the book series that inspired the beautifully done television show A Discovery of Witches (which is named for the first book in the series). I have mentioned…