# Merlin — The Faerie Queene character guide

> Merlin in The Faerie Queene by Edmund Spenser.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the great Magitien Merlin

**First appearance:** 0051-canto-iii

## Who they are

The legendary wizard who prophesies Britomart's destiny.

## In the story

### [Canto II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_faerie_queene_se/chapters/canto-ii)

Created the magic mirror that shows images of knights and enables Britomart to see Artegall.

### [Canto III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_faerie_queene_se/chapters/canto-iii)

The great enchanter who reveals the prophecy of Britomart and Artegall's lineage.

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