SYMBOLISM / MOTIFS / METAPHORS / IMAGERY / SYMBOLS

The Crystal Cave
This place represents his home and where Merlin finds his power and has his first vision.

The King-Star
This symbol appears in the sky many times to lead Merlin on the right path. It is in the constellation of the bear, artos, which further symbolizes Arthur.

The Ring-Dove
This bird which runs away from danger represents Merlin as a child. ...........

...........Light
This symbol always represents ultimate goodness, like the light of the sun of the winter solstice that hits Ambrosius' grave.

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