Merlin

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ISBN: 9781764677806

Prophecy, Wild Wisdom, and the Forest Sage

Peta Oakes (Gaelic Mac Dubhdara)

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Peta Oakes
01 May 2026

Literature: history & criticism; European history; Ancient religions & mythologies; Folklore, myths & legends; Shamanism, paganism & druidry

Series: The Celtic and Mythic Realms

Enter the shadowed forests of ancient Britain, where prophecy is whispered through leaves and kingship is shaped not by power alone, but by vision.

Merlin: Prophecy, Wild Wisdom, and the Forest Sage explores the figure of Merlin not as a simple wizard of legend, but as a seer rooted in older traditions of druidic knowledge, sacred kingship, and the living land.

From his origins as Myrddin, the wild prophet of the forest, to his role in the rise of Arthur, Merlin stands at the meeting point of myth, memory, and transformation. He is both guide and warning, a figure of insight shaped by exile, vision, and the burden of seeing what others cannot.

This book traces Merlin through prophecy, wilderness, kingship, and the Otherworld, revealing a figure who belongs as much to the ancient past as to the enduring imagination.

By: Peta Oakes (Gaelic Mac Dubhdara)
Imprint: Peta Oakes
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 127mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 254g
ISBN: 9781764677806
ISBN 10: 1764677803
Series: The Celtic and Mythic Realms
Pages: 186
Publication Date: 01 May 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

A passionate explorer of humanities, liberal arts, mythology, and epic literature, Peta Oakes (Gaelic Mac Dubhdara), delves into the depths of human storytelling and wisdom traditions. Drawing from the diverse teachings of esteemed institutions like the University of Edinburgh, PENN, Harvard, Yale, and others, Peta seeks to uncover the universal truths embedded within timeless texts.