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Morgan Le Fay (other)
Morgan le Fay is a character in the Arthurian legend. Morgan le Fay may also refer to: *Morgan le Fay (Marvel Comics), a Marvel Comics character based on the legendary figure *Morgaine le Fey (DC Comics), a DC Comics character based on the legendary figure * Morgan le Fay (painting) an 1864 painting by Frederick Sandys See also *Morgana (other) *Morgaine (other) Morgaine may refer to: * Morgaine, alternative name for Morgan le Fay in original legends and some modern adaptations such as ''The Mists of Avalon'' * Morgaine, heroine of '' The Morgaine Stories'' by C. J. Cherryh * Morgaine le Fey (DC Comics), ... * Morgana Lefay {{disambig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Morgan Le Fay
Morgan le Fay (; Welsh language, Welsh and Cornish language, Cornish: Morgen; with ''le Fay'' being garbled French language, French ''la Fée'', thus meaning 'Morgan the Fairy'), alternatively known as Morgan[n]a, Morgain[a/e], Morgant[e], Morg[a]ne, Morgayn[e], Morgein[e], and Morgue[in] among other names and spellings, is a powerful and ambiguous Magician (fantasy), enchantress from the legend of King Arthur, in which most often she and he are siblings. Early appearances of Morgan in Arthurian literature do not elaborate her character beyond her role as a goddess, a fairy , fay, a Witchcraft , witch, or a sorceress, generally benevolent and connected to Arthur as his magical saviour and protector. Her prominence increased as the legend of Arthur developed over time, as did her moral ambivalence, and in some texts there is an evolutionary transformation of her to an antagonist, particularly as portrayed in cyclical prose such as the ''Lancelot-Grail'' and the Post-Vulgate Cyc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Morgan Le Fay (Marvel Comics)
Morgan le Fay is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character, created by Stan Lee and Joe Maneely, is based on the Morgan le Fay of Arthurian legend. In this version of the character, Morgan le Fay belongs to the species of humanoid magical beings called fairies, who are born with supernatural powers, and is the half-faerie half-sister of the mythic King Arthur.''Black Knight'' Vol 2 #1 Her elven heritage granted her immortality, and she used this time to master the mystic arts. She occasionally tries to take over the world. She has been an opponent of The Avengers, and in the 1970s, she appeared in the original '' Spider-Woman'' comic acting as a foe of Jessica Drew, while opposed by a reincarnation of her "ancient foe" Magnus. She is a former lover of Doctor Doom (the father of her daughter Caroline), and was a member of the Darkholders for a time. Morgan le Fay has been described as one of Marvel's most notable and powerful fem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Morgaine Le Fey (DC Comics)
Morgaine le Fey is a supervillain appearing in DC Comics, based on Morgan le Fay, the mythical sorceress and half-sister of King Arthur. She debuted in '' The Demon'' #1 (September 1972), and was created by Jack Kirby. Fictional character biography Morgaine le Fey is the ancient sorceress of Arthurian legends. Her history is slightly different from the legends, but she is a sorceress gifted in the arts of black magic. In ''Madame Xanadu'' #1 (2008), Morgaine (or "Morgana") is revealed as a sister of Nimue (the future Madame Xanadu) and Vivienne, the Lady of the Lake. All three descend from the "Elder Folk", survivors of the fall of Atlantis that evolved into the ''Homo magi'', explaining Morgaine's affinity for magic. While Nimue is shown as kind and caring about the early, magic-free humans, Morgaine exhibits a mean streak, treating the new human breed as little more than playthings, using contempt even towards her kinder little sister. After several centuries of manipulating ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Morgan Le Fay (painting)
''Morgan le Fay'' is an 1864 oil-on-wood painting by British Pre-Raphaelite painter Frederick Sandys which portrays the legendary witch and King Arthur's sister, Morgan le Fay. Keomi Gray, Sandys's mistress was the model for ''Morgan le Fay.'' The painting is held at the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery in Birmingham, England. The museum described it as following: "Here she stands in front of a loom on which she has woven an enchanted robe, designed to consume the body of King Arthur by fire. Her appearance with her loose hair, abandoned gestures and draped leopard skin suggests a dangerous and bestial female sexuality. The green robe that Morgan is depicted wearing is actually a kimono The is a traditional Japanese garment and the national dress of Japan. The kimono is a wrapped-front garment with square sleeves and a rectangular body, and is worn Garment collars in hanfu#Youren (right lapel), left side wrapped over ri ...." References External links Morgan-le- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Morgana (other)
Morgana may refer to: People * Morgana Gmach (born 1994), Brazilian female rhythmic gymnast * Morgana King (1930–2018), American singer and actress * Morgana O'Reilly (born 1985), New Zealand actress * Morgana Robinson (born 1982), British comedian * Nina Morgana (1891–1986), Italian-American soprano * Morgana Ignis (born 1989), American actress and writer Fictional characters * Morgana, an alternative name of Morgan le Fay, a sorceress in the Arthurian legend (a version popular in many modern adaptations) * Morgana (comics), a DC comics character * Morgana (The Little Mermaid), Morgana (''The Little Mermaid''), a villain of the film ''The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea'' * Morgana (Jewel Riders), second season character in ''Jewel Riders'' * Morgana (One Thousand and One Nights), Morgana (''One Thousand and One Nights''), a clever slave-girl from the tale "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves" * Morgana (Power Rangers), Morgana (''Power Rangers''), a villain from ''Power Ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Morgaine (other)
Morgaine may refer to: * Morgaine, alternative name for Morgan le Fay in original legends and some modern adaptations such as ''The Mists of Avalon'' * Morgaine, heroine of '' The Morgaine Stories'' by C. J. Cherryh * Morgaine le Fey (DC Comics), a character inspired by the legendary figure * Morgaine, a sorceress in the Doctor Who serial ''Battlefield'' See also * Morgan (other) *Morgana (other) *Morgane (other) Morgane may refer to: People * Morgane Dubled (born 1984), French supermodel * Morgane Tschiember (born 1976), artist * Morgane (singer), Morgane (born 1975), Belgian singer Other uses * ''Greta morgane'' (thick-tipped greta), a butterfly in the ... * Morgan le Fay (other) {{hndis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
