In Arthurian Legends, supernatural phenomenon plays a major role. Such phenomenon may include magic and otherworldly beasts. Merlin and an animal known as the Griffin are prime examples of the paranormal. These events and creatures help to enhance the story and force people to use their imaginations. The role of the supernatural is an essential element portrayed in all Arthurian Legends.
             Magic or events caused by wizardry and witchcraft are encountered in Arthurian Legends. Both Merlin and Queen Morgause practice the art of magic. However, unlike Queen Morgause who has an interest in Black Magic, Merlin practices White Magic. He has a huge impact on King Arthur's life, especially when he predicts future events that Arthur will have to endure. He served as Arthur's tutor and "educated Arthur as a youth" (The World Book Encyclopedia 418). However, he goes about educating Arthur in a different manner than a normal tutor would approach it. Merlin uses his magical powers to change Arthur into a variety of animals such as fish, birds, and ants. When Merlin changed Arthur into a fish, he "took off his hat, raised his staff of lignum vitae politely in the air, and said slowly, 'Snylrem stenemilpmoc ot enutpen dna lliw eh yldnik tpecca siht yob sa a hsif?'" (White 41) and immediately, Arthur felt himself transforming into the animal. The magician's rationalization to morphing Arthur is to provide the young king with knowledge of such things as kindness and helping others who are in distress. Merlin uses his powers to help prepare Arthur for things to come. An event that depicts Merlin doing this is when he says, " 'I have told you about Guenever, haven't I?'" (White 293). This refers to the infidelity of Arthur's future wife. Merlin forewarns his student to better prepare them for their misfortunes. Since Merlin is closely related to the paranormal, it is obvious that one of the roles of the supernatural is that of an educator and protect...