Reveals forgotten Arthurian lore hidden in the prophetic language of a medieval text. This book includes the story of Merlin’s birth as the son of a demon, how he was born already able to speak, how his magic ensured he was not killed by his babysitter, and details of his affair with the Lady of the Lake.

The narrative shares stories of Percival’s first contact with the Grail and King Arthur’s connection with the legendary mystical king Prester John. It features early Welsh prophecies attributed to Merlin, prophecies compiled by historian Geoffrey of Monmouth, and the original letter of Prester John that inspired historical explorations.

Maarten Haverkamp acquired a French book from 1498 titled The Prophecies of Merlin, which claimed to be prophecies given by the legendary magician. The book was actually a compilation of documents collected by an unknown 13th-century monk. Together with John Matthews, Maarten spent five years translating the mysteries hidden in this obscure text.

Presents their translation and commentary, sharing forgotten stories of early Arthurian literature and magic. The tale of Merlin’s birth from a demon is noted, along with his magic ensuring his safety as a child, and the details of his affair with the Lady of the Lake leading to his imprisonment in a tomb. Other stories include Percival’s first contact with the Grail and King Arthur’s connection with the mystical king Prester John.

The authors illustrate how The Prophecies of Merlin sheds new light on the world of King Arthur and the women who learned magic from Merlin. To unveil the esoteric meaning of this work, the authors include Welsh prophecies attributed to Merlin, translated by John and Caitlín Matthews, along with other relevant prophecies compiled by Geoffrey of Monmouth and the original letter of Prester John.

Discovering a virtually forgotten and untranslated book about Merlin and King Arthur presents a rare opportunity to uncover new insights about the legendary king and his magical adviser. Through their translation and insightful commentary, the authors reveal secrets long hidden behind the obscure language of the prophetic utterances.

Pages: 320, Year of Publication: 0828, Dimensions: 15.2x15.2cm