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Lady of the Lake. Other names she goes by are Vivien, Vivienne, Niniane or Nimue. Physical/Personal traits. Guide and Protecterss Ghostly spirit known as the white lady Complex character drawn from many traditions- old Celtic water deities
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Lady of the Lake Other names she goes by are Vivien, Vivienne, Niniane or Nimue
Physical/Personal traits • Guide and Protecterss • Ghostly spirit known as the white lady • Complex character drawn from many traditions- old Celtic water deities • Found in sacred fountains, lakes, rivers, and grottoes
Specific actions • Gave king Arthur his magic sword Excalibur • Fostered Lancelot. Trained him to be a knight. • Casted a spell on her former master, depriving Camelot of its great protector. • She seems to be more of a full-time body guard than a guiding spirit • She saved the King from Morgan Le Fays maids gift (tunic that was supposed to kill Arthur)
Allies and Rivals • Merlin is one of the Lady of the Lakes allies • Morgan Le Fay is one of the Lady of the Lakes rivals
Roles • The role that Lady of the Lake plays is Arthur’s guardian spirit • Present on Avalon river during Arthur’s death- to lead him to the after life.
She lives in a Magical Kingdom beneath the lake. • Spectacular magical structures of ivory and gold that glowed with light, could be found in caves far beneath a lake or a river, or in the waves of the sea.
What present-day character could you compare your Arthurian character with and why • Our parents could be compared to Lady of the Lake because they are our present day guardians. They look out for our best intentions.