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…

Guinevere as Arthurian Adulteress

By: Maranda Wabik July 16, 2021July 17, 2021 Arthurian Legend, Femme Fatale FridayArthurian, Britain, Celtic, featured, Legend2 Comments

Welcome to the first ever Femme Fatale Friday here at White Rose of Avalon! For this first post in this themed Friday series I have chosen to discuss a figure I have talked about often on this site, Arthur’s wife Guinevere. Today I want to specifically look at Guinevere’s role as an adulteress…

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…

Mystic Poem

By: Maranda Wabik January 20, 2022

PoemFaerie, Faery, Magic, Poems, PoetryLeave a Comment

For today’s post I have decided to share another poem. Mystic by Maranda Wabik Mystical and mythical Faeries and mermaids Are among us The world of the fae folk has empowered us Since the dawn of time Beings of nature worship And the elements Across time and cultures They have been protecting the earth The…

Queen of Cups in Tarot

By: Maranda Wabik January 19, 2022

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For today’s post I would like to discuss the Queen of Cups in Tarot. The Queen of Cups represents the Queen of the Watery realm, as cups are the water suit of the tarot. The Queen in tarot likewise is the court card associated with water. In this way the Queen of Cups…

Playing With Faery Fire Poem

By: Maranda Wabik January 18, 2022

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For today’s post I would like to share another poem. Playing with Faery Fire by Maranda Wabik Flutter and flick Timing is quick Need is rich For comforts of the Fae It feels like a time for play Endless energy Breeds lethargy In mortals One should be wary Though they may not seem scary For…

Broceliande: Enchanted Forest of Morgen le Fay

By: Maranda Wabik January 17, 2022

Arthurian Legend, The Magical LifestyleArthurian, Celtic, Faerie, Faery, France, Goddess, Legend, MagicLeave a Comment

For today’s post I have decided to discuss the enchanted forest Broceliande in France. The forest is located in modern day Brittany. The stories set in this forest include many of the medieval French Arthurian romances. The forest is still a place of interest today for medieval scholars and Arthurian lovers of all…

How the Dark Lady of Sovereignty Can Foster Transformation

By: Maranda Wabik January 16, 2022

Arthurian Legend, The Magical LifestyleArthurian, Britain, Celtic, Faerie, Faery, Goddess, Legend, MagicLeave a Comment

For today’s post I decided I wanted to do something that would work well with my YouTube video that I will be posting today! My video is focusing on the relationship between Morgan le Fay and Guinevere. In it I speak about Morgana’s role as a Dark Lady of Sovereignty. So for…

Adventure Poem

By: Maranda Wabik January 15, 2022

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For today’s post I would like to share another of my poems. Adventure by Maranda Wabik Wild and free of spirit. Empowered and joyous of soul. Having found a true love’s mate makes adventures And memories all too great. Having a solid base of support Allows growth of mind. No person can bind the poetic…

In Defense of Becky Sharp

By: Maranda Wabik January 14, 2022

Femme Fatale Friday, Literary LoveLiterature, Manipulation, Seductress, SirenLeave a Comment

For this week’s Femme Fatale Friday I have decided to choose a character from classic literature. Becky Sharp is the protagonist of the novel Vanity Fair, and she is often also seen as the villain of that self-same novel. She is someone who is easy to hate. However, she is also someone…

Meditation Poem

By: Maranda Wabik January 13, 2022

Poem, The Magical LifestyleMagic, Poems, Poetry2 Comments

For today’s post I would like to share this poem I wrote about the experience of meditating. Meditation by Maranda Wabik Sitting with crossed legs and eyes softly closed. Attempting to clear the mind of all troubles and worries. Letting thoughts melt away Into a blank state of bliss. Breathing deepens with each inhale and…

Lyric Poem

By: Maranda Wabik January 12, 2022

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For today’s post I will be sharing a poem about the importance of music. Lyric by Maranda Wabik Music notes tinkle out of a turn table. The melody and lyrics transport to another world. Eyes closing allowing the beat to wash over the body. Slowly the mind travels to its beta state. Meditation on what…

Hades and Persephone

By: Maranda Wabik January 11, 2022

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For today’s post I will be writing about the story of Hades and Persphone. The focus will be on the two as the most functional and truly loving marriage in Greek mythology! Hades and Persephone even factor into other love stories within Greek myths. The story of the marriage of Hades and Persephone…