White Rose of Avalon

Legend

  • Mermaid Legends

    Mermaids are legendary figures found in cultures around the world.   They are frequent features in literature, art and film.   Water faeries are important in many cultures, including ancient myths of Greece, Rome, Celtic regions, Russia, and more.     In Slavic countries water faeries similar to mermaids are called Rusalka, or in the…

  • My Top 5 Favorite Mermaid Films

    Number 5: The Lure (2015) ~This Polish film is a twisted take on the mermaid film, and as bonus it’s also a musical.   Check it out for a gory fun filled ride! Number 4: Aquamarine (2006) ~This film is a delightful adaptation of the beloved book by Alice Hoffman (of Practical Magic fame)!  …

  • Robin Hood

    In the high medieval period the legends of Robin Hood began to abound!    The tale centered on Robin of Locksley who was a nobleman who had been on Crusade with Richard the Lionheart.    Robin came back to England to find that John, Richard’s brother, had become King in his absence.   As someone…

  • My Top 10 Legendary Lovers

    This is my fourth Valentine’s Day love list, for Love Week, and today it is the legendary lovers that take center stage! Number 10: Orpheus and Eurydice ~The story of Orpheus and Eurydice is a tragic love story of Orpheus following his bride to the Underworld.   In the tale Orpheus convinced Hades to release…

  • Lady of the Lake

    Within the Arthurian Legends there is the faerie woman known as the Lady of the Lake.    She is keeper of Excalibur, and the protectress of Avalon.    In some tales Lady of the Lake is the title given to the head of the nine sisters who practice magic on the Isle of Avalon.   …

  • Rhiannon: Faerie Queen

    Rhiannon was a horse goddess in ancient Wales.    This Celtic goddess had her story told in the Mabinogion.   Besides horses Rhiannon also has three songbirds that are symbols of her power.    Rhiannon seems to be related to the ancient Gallo-Roman horse goddess Epona, and a derivative, possibly of the earlier Celtic goddess…

  • La Belle Dame Sans Merci

    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,…