... priests." The ancient druid religions are presented as kinder and gentler while Christianity is raging through Europe. The Mists of Avalon is laced with religious philosophy that adds to the atmosphere of this entertaining story. Viviane is "The Lady of the Lake," the magical priestess of the Isle of Avalon, a special mist-shrouded place which becomes more difficult to reach as people turn away from its nature- ... helps to make the characters attach to the reader on a personal level, rather than a superficial level. In most Arthurian stories, Lancelot makes love to Gwenhwyfar out of lu...

• Word Count: 1030
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School