a legend, the fame that surrounds his memory in later years is a testimony to his achievements and authority during his lifetime. Merlin’s greatest power was fabled to be his ability to see events in the future. It was this gift of sight that made him so valuable t Arthur and the other kings he served.. We do not know for certain what methods Merlin used in his foretelling tales, but in many accounts Merlin is refereed to as using a crystal ball. Crystal scrying was in widespread use in Roman times, so it is quit possible that Merlin did employ a crystal. There is no sign that the legend of Merlin is fading into history. Just the opposite, it grows stronger with each passing year. Merlin has become a kind of demigod of magic, a hero9 for all modern magicians to inmatate and admire. he comes to life each time the tales of his exploits are told, and between the telling of his story he sleeps, but will never die....
