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Sommer, Heinrich Oskar (1969). "The Vulgate Version of the Arthurian Romances: Les aventures ou la queste del Saint Graal. La mort de roi Artus". What is now known as Glastonbury was, in ancient times, called the Isle of Avalon. It is virtually an island, for it is completely surrounded by marshlands. In Welsh it is called Ynys Afallach, which means the Island of Apples and this fruit once grew in great abundance. After the Battle of Camlann, a noblewoman called Morgan, later the ruler and patroness of these parts as well as being a close blood-relation of King Arthur, carried him off to the island, now known as Glastonbury, so that his wounds could be cared for. Years ago the district had also been called Ynys Gutrin in Welsh, that is the Island of Glass, and from these words the invading Saxons later coined the place-name "Glastingebury". [58] Lead cross inscribed with Arthur's epitaph, published in William Camden's Britannia (1607) The novels are connected via Avalon itself and the implication (strongly hinted at, though rarely outright stated) that several characters throughout the series are the same souls reincarnated. However, she rarely uses the ability to its fullest because she loves fun and interesting things. Rootless and free-spirited, she doesn't wish to stay in one place nor travel with others. Avalon has often been identified as the former island of Glastonbury Tor. An early and long-standing belief involves the purported discovery of Arthur's remains and their later grand reburial in accordance with the medieval English tradition, in which Arthur did not survive the fatal injuries he suffered in his final battle. Besides Glastonbury, several other alternative locations of Avalon have also been claimed or proposed. Some medieval sources also occasionally described the place as a valley, and Italian folklore connected it with the phenomenon of Fata Morgana in relation to Mount Etna.This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Walter, Philippe; Berthet, Jean-Charles; Stalmans, Nathalie, eds. (1999). Le devin maudit: Merlin, Lailoken, Suibhne: textes et étude. Grenoble: ELLUG. p.125. Today, the Lady of the Lake is best known as the character called either Nimue, or several scribal variants [1] of Ninianne and Viviane. Medieval authors and copyists produced various forms of the latter two, including: [2] [3] [4] Nymenche (in addition to Ninianne / Ninienne) in the Vulgate Lancelot; Nim[ i] ane and Ui[ n/ ui] ane (in addition to Viviane) in the Vulgate Merlin ( Niniane in the version Livre d'Artus); Nin[ i] eve / Nivene / Niviène / Nivienne and Vivienne in the Post-Vulgate Merlin ( Niviana in the Spanish Baladro del Sage Merlin); and Nimiane / Niniame and Vivian / Vivien in Arthour and Merlin and Henry Lovelich's Merlin. Further variations of these include alternate spellings with the letter i written as y, such as in the cases of Nymanne ( Nimanne as in Michel le Noir's Merlin) and Nynyane (Niniane). Barber, Richard W. (3 January 2004). The Holy Grail: Imagination and Belief. Harvard University Press. ISBN 9780674013902– via Google Books.

Echard, Siân (10 September 1998). Arthurian Narrative in the Latin Tradition. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 9780521621267– via Google Books. In ancient times the role of a Priestess or Priest of the Goddess was recognized as a Sacred Calling, a life lived in service to Goddess within one of Her Sacred Temples, found all around the world in many different cultures. The majority of those Goddess Temples were destroyed when patriarchal forces took over the world thousands of years ago. When her True Name is released, a utopia can be seen beyond the distance within the dreamscape at the tip of her staff.The mythical Greek sea nymph Thetis, mother of the hero Achilles, similarly provides her son with magical weapons. [20] Like the Lady of the Lake, Thetis is a water spirit who raises the greatest warrior of her time. Thetis' husband is named Peleus, while in some tales the Lady of the Lake has the knight Pelleas as her lover; Thetis also uses magic to make her son invulnerable, similar to how Lancelot receives a ring that protects him from magic. [21] The Greek myth may therefore have inspired or influenced the Arthurian legend, especially since The Iliad involving Thetis was well known across the former Roman Empire and among the medieval writers dealing with Celtic myths and lore. The Roman fort Aballava, known to the post-Roman Britons as Avalana and today seen by some as the location of the historical Avalon, had been also curiously dedicated the Roman water goddess Dea Latis. [22] Laurence Gardner, who interpreted the Arthurian romances', stated Biblical origins of Lancelot's bloodline by noting the belief about Jesus' purported wife Mary Magdalene's later life in Gaul (today's France) and her death at Aquae Sextiae; he identified her descendant as the 6th-century Comtess of Avallon named Viviane del Acqs ("of the water"), whose three daughters (associated with the mothers of Lancelot, of Arthur, and of Gawain) would thus become known as the 'Ladies of the Lake'. [23] Avalon was a misty island where magical people lived, including nine sister-priestesses. Avalon was known for its magical apple orchards, which is how it got its name. The Avalonian people lived naturally off the land and ate apples, grapes, and wild herbs grown on the island. They honored the sun and the moon, a god and goddess, and mother nature. Legend says Morgan Le Fay brought King Arthur to die at Avalon after his last battle. The Isle of Avalon was located somewhere in present day England with popular belief situated over Glastonbury Tor. Avalon Becomes Glastonbury Tor Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Ogier the Dane". Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol.20 (11thed.). Cambridge University Press. p.23. Her 1st Ascension design is based on the 2nd Ascension of the Arcade original one's. While very close to being almost identical, there are some minor changes though to the "waistcoat" and collar parts of her outfit.

Latin: Insula Avallonis; Welsh: Ynys Afallon, Ynys Afallach ("the isle of apple [or fruit] trees"). Sometimes also written Avallon or Avilion among various other spellings. The Lady of the Lake is satirized off-screen in the 1975 comedy film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, in which late 20th century notions are inserted into a mythic tale for comical effect. In a famous scene, a peasant named Dennis says, "Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government. Supreme executive power derives from a mandate from the masses, not from some farcical aquatic ceremony." Arthurian scholar N. J. Higham described this iconic dialogue line as ever "immortal" in 2005. [81]From there comes a warm paradise spring breeze filled with the scent of flowers that melts away even the frozen seas. Merlin was a great wizard and is featured in some of the Arthurian tales. Merlin was an ancient being and not just a mortal. He was friends with the Lady of the Lake and stayed in Avalon often. He taught King Arthur as a child. To connect with Merlin, read any of the poetry or Welsh triads with his name. Take up the practice of wizardry and ask Merlin to visit in a dream or vision. Connect with nature particularly with the trees, as Merlin’s favorite place was among the mighty oaks. The Lady of the Lake has many names, in modern times, Vivienne. She gifted the sword Excalibur to King Arthur in his fight against the Saxons. She knew the secrets of the old ways and of the Isle of Avalon and because of her wisdom, she was high priestess. To connect with her, study and dive into the water element. Scry in a lake or with a scrying mirror to speak to the Lady of the Lake. Honor the moon and its cycles, just as Vivienne once did in the lost civilization of Avalon. To call oneself a Priestess of Avalon is a bold claim and requires a certainty of purpose and commitment that is only gained through having daily experience of the Lady of Avalon, and having knowledge of Her Sacred Landscape. This Practice of the Presence of the Lady of Avalon is a nine-month daily practice, which intensifies every three months, culminating in a special ceremony of Self Initiation as a Priestess or Priest of Avalon. Its purpose is to give you a deeper, more profound experience of the Presence of the Lady of Avalon in your daily spiritual and material life. Each individual practice session lasts between 25-45 minutes. This is an intense personal practice which takes time and requires daily commitment and will bring change into your life. During the First Spiral we invite you to visit the Oracle of the Lady of Avalon offered in each season at Goddess House to receive guidance on your path to becoming a Priestess/Priest of Avalon.

The colours and decoration of the Goddess Temple and Goddess Hall are changed to reflect these different faces of Goddess in each season, and our Priestesses and Priests hold public, seasonal celebrations to connect others with the energy of Goddess. Much of this knowledge has been recalled into being by Kathy Jones, Priestess of Avalon and co-founder of the Goddess Temple and the international Glastonbury Goddess Conference. It is documented in her many books on Goddess spirituality, including ‘ The Ancient British Goddess’; ‘Priestess of Avalon, Priestess of the Goddess’ and ‘ In the Nature of Avalon’. Luxford, Julian (2012). "King Arthur's tomb at Glastonbury: the relocation of 1368 in context". Arthurian Literature. 29: 41–51. doi: 10.1017/9781782040637.003. ISBN 9781782040637.

The Debate on Avalon’s Existence

In the DC Comics Universe, Vivienne is the Lady of the Lake. Nimue is the good Madame Xanadu (introduced in 1978), her youngest sister, and their middle sister is the evil Morgaine le Fey (given name Morgana); their surname is Inwudu. The Lady of the Lake has appeared in Hellblazer, Aquaman, and her sister's own series. In the 1983 DC Comics series Camelot 3000, an unrelated Lady of the Lake is referred to as Nyneve, depicted as a woman with a beautiful body but wearing a mask, who is sent to confront the heroes of Camelot. When Nyneve removes the mask, Merlin, upon seeing her face, is unable to resist her and departs, thus removing him from Morgan's path. Later, when he escapes her control, it is revealed that her only facial feature is a gigantic mouth with a long serpentine tongue, vagina dentata style, [82] which Merlin turns against her.