Legend of King Arthur: Merlin

Who was Merlin before he helped Arthur to become King? Was there a real man behind the legend? This powerful and insightful 2006 documentary explores the origins of Merlin's legend, including the little-known fact that the great magician had his origins in an entirely different folk tradition than did King Arthur. Explores Merlin's introduction into the Arthurian myth cycle, Excalibur, the Lady of the Lake, and the legendary Knights of the Round Table.