![]() The Legendary Origins of Merlin the Magicianīeing a wizard, Murdo was quickly decapitated and his body was burned where it fell.The Fantastic Adventures of Vainamoinen: Finnish Hero, Wizard, Shaman, and God.Blurring the Between Magic and Philosophy: Legendary Wizards of the Ancient World.While heading south with a herd of cows they were ambushed at the east end of Loch Watten by a gang of Caithness men, who murdered Gillespie and Murdo. His small militia was led by Murdo Rivach Mackenzie, a respected Highland warrior and sorcerer. Between 13 Paul Macintyre of Creichmore’s sent his son Gillespie north to Caithness to collect cows in lieu of late rents. This folktale was recorded with many others by James Calder in his 1887 History of Caithness. ![]() (Author provided) Taking the Wizard’s HeadĬaithness folk in the village of Watten still tell their children the tale of a powerful wizard who was murdered, decapitated, and buried in a circular grave at the end of the loch. Ordnance Survey 25″ map of Caithness (1871). A little research revealed that the name had been associated with this remote spot at the east-end of Loch Watten for over 600 years. We recently filmed at this location as story is being featured in an upcoming episode of The People’s History Show on STV. I was brought up in Caithness in the north east of Scotland and for many years I had been fascinated as to why the 1871 Ordnance Survey 25″ map depicted a dotted circle bearing the title Uaigh Mhurcha Riabhaich (ND 2454 5479). ![]() This story recounts the discovery of a medieval wizard’s grave and the magical artifact I unearthed there, which still completely mystifies me. By the 16th century every Royal Court in Europe employed at least one in-house alchemist who blended esotericism and natural philosophy into a rich system of magical thought. These fictional characters were in a great part inspired by real life people who dedicated their lives to developing scientific thought, hermetic philosophy, divination, and priestcraft. Characters like Merlin, Gandalf, Dumbledore, and Yoda are icons of popular culture and continue to spellbind both children and adults. Powerful wizards, warlocks, and sorcerers wielding supernatural staffs and spells have captivated our imaginations for thousands of years.
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