The legend of King Arthur is one of the most enduring, with his knights of the round table, the castle at Camelot and quest for the Holy Grail. But they are also stories that abound with women - especially enchantresses. Morgan le Fey is the most well-known but there are others like the Lady of the Lake and Vivien. These were strong women, who challenged the chivalric order and wove a powerful magic.
But as Dr Carolyne Larrington shows in her new book, their portrayal has altered over time. Jenni is joined by Carolyne, who's a Fellow and Tutor in Medieval English at St John's College, Oxford and Dr Juliette Wood, from Cardiff University to discuss our changing fascination with the Arthurian enchantress.
'King Arthur's Enchantresses: Morgan and her Sisters in Arthurian Tradition' by Carolyne Larrington is published by I.B.Tauris, ISBN: 1845111133.
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