About this episode

This episode explores the origins of Taliesin and the interplay between old gods and emerging truths within the Pendragon Cycle.

Explore the mysterious origins of Taliesin, the clash between old gods and emerging truth, and the blending of mythologies in this deep dive of "The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin."

Topics covered

• mythology
• origins
• gods
• truth
• Pendragon Cycle

Keywords

• Pendragon
• Merlin
• Taliesin
• mythology
• gods
• truth
• clash

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Books & works: Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin

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