Yule

Often, heroes and protagonists in works of literature reflect the values and morals of their cultures. These cultural values usually reflect the time at which the works were written, and as these characters progress through their journeys (formally known as the Monomythic Cycle as described by Joseph Campbell), the reader, upon reading their tales learns about the character’s values and morals based on the culture that surrounded them at the time. The periods of the Early and Late Middle Ages…

Avalon is associated with Glastonbury Tor, which some legends say was once a magic island surrounded by water. Morgan is one of the three queens that takes King Arthur’s body to Avalon to heal. As a witch and healer, she is said to know the power of both healing and poisonous herbs. In Avalon, She presided over nine priestess’s who were prophetesses and healers. Avalon is known to have been an oracular center. Some believe that Avalon was a Druidic college for priestesses of women’s mysteries.…