#arthur and guinevere

[sexy-sapphic-sorcerer]

And Arthur said, `Behold, thy doom is mine. Let chance what will, I love thee to the death!' – The Coming of Arthur, Lord Alfred Tennyson

for the prompt 'love' in @mortiscausa's March to Camelot

#also based on the painting 'the meeting on the turret stairs' by frederick william burton #I obvs used different tones and saturations of the colours in this one. I didn't know you were 'allowed' to do that lol #march to camelot #my art #arwen #arwen fanart #arthur pendragon #guinevere pendragon #argwen #arthur and guinevere

[oneshoulderangel]

Guinevere is trying to flirt…but Arthur is not having it.

Does anyone else remember this line from the Roger and Hammerstein Cinderella movie staring Brandy? Cause I do.

#shoulderangelcomics #arthuriana #king arthur #incorrect arthurian quotes #arthur and guinevere #guinevere #queen guinevere

[thegirlwhowrites642]

Hi , I hope you are doing well. I just want to ask, you have mentioned in one of your post Ginny's name symbolic for hinny being soulmates. please elaborate on that bit.

Thank u

Let's clarify something, I've never said this. I want it to be put on record.

[Also, thank you, I hope you are well, too]

What I did say is that soulmates dynamics usually rely heavily on symbolism. Because soulmates are not a proven real thing, unless they exist explicitly in the worldbuilding of the story, the author uses symbolism to communicate with the reader that yes, they are very conscious of what they are writing, it's written on purpose, those characters are meant for each other. Symbolism is also the literary translation of fate and destiny, obviously essential elements when talking about soulmates. Clearly, the whole symbolic level of narration means nothing in terms of the soulmates storyline if the dynamic of the couple doesn't support it (Harry and Ginny's one does).

Now, one of the many symbolic elements in Harry and Ginny's story is Ginny's name.

Let's see why.

Ginny's full name is Ginevra, an Italian name that comes from the ancient Welsh name Gwenhwyfar. Ginevra means bright spirit, or even bright elf (if someone is in the mood to write a LotR hinny AU).

Ginny throughout the series is often associated with light and warmth, both on a direct level and on a more metaphorical one, and in the last book, she is even directly described as a brilliant light. She Harry's light, she is life itself.

Therefore Ginny's name fits perfectly into the whole symbolic system around her character, a character who is actually one of the main columns of the symbolic system of the entire saga.

It doesn't end here, though.

Ginevra is the Italian version of the name Guinevere.

Guinevere happens to be the wife of King Arthur. The Arthur hero of the legend, like our Harry.

But here is when it gets interesting.

Guinevere is also pretty famous for having cheated on Arthur, this is the complete opposite of Ginny who has been devoted to Harry since before they even met in a way. Ginny has always loved Harry, even when she really didn't want to, and will always love him.

Does this mean that calling Harry's future wife Ginevra was a poor choice?

No.

Referencing a famous story, using it as a trope if you will, but then changing the ending is something that Rowling does on more than one occasion and various times specifically with Harry and Ginny.

Ginny running after the train and Harry looking at her in PS is reminiscing of many love stories, but instead of being a painful goodbye with a promise of a reunion, it's a hello. It's the first time they meet.

Harry saving Ginny from the Chamber is a situation built in a way that strongly references Orpheus and Eurydice but Harry, unlike Orpheus, manages to actually save Ginny.

In the break-up scene between Harry and Ginny, you can see the usual pattern of the hero breaking up with the love of their life because they consider themselves too dangerous, but usually what happens is that the hero lies about their own feelings in order to make sure the love interest stays away, a White Fang situation if you will. A type of scene that is reminiscent of the ending of the highly successful first Spider-Man movie (that came out only three years before HBP and might have easily influenced JKR) where Peter refuses MJ, and at a funeral of all moments. But with Harry and Ginny, Rowling once again adds her own twist. Harry doesn't lie to Ginny, he is extremely honest about his reasons and emotions, and even the things he can't tell her are things that Ginny already knows even if not in detail (that he's going after Voldemort).

In conclusion, Ginevra is definitely a name chosen very carefully. You can like it or not, but Harry and Ginny's story is one of the most clearly meticulously crafted dynamics of the series.

Fun fact: the Italian version of the name is also associated with the juniper (ginepro in Italian). The juniper in many cultures - from the ancient Greek to the Celtic one - is linked to magic and protection (Ginny is a powerful witch, and one of her arcs is her being a protector of others). Particularly in Mesopotamian mythology, it was the plant of the goddess Ištar, goddess of sex and war, who could bring death and destruction but also love and fertility (Ginny's character is basically a delicate balancing act between harshness and sweetness). To add to this, her animal was the lion (Ginny is a leo).

#this is the most nerdish thing I've ever written #harry potter #ginny weasley #harry x ginny #hinny #arthur and guinevere #peter and mj #orpheus and eurydice #thegirlwhowrites642HPmeta

[gwenieart]

Just because I miss them🥺 Arwen=soulmates, lovers, partners, friends forever!!!

#i miss arwen🥺 #arwenforlife #arwen is everything🥰 #bbc arwen #arwen bbc #guinevere pendragon #arthur pendragon #queen guinevere #king arthur #bbc queen guinevere #bbc king arthur #guinevere is the kings bae😏 #guinevere is arthurs first and only love♥️ #arthur x guinevere #arthur and guinevere #bbc gwen #gwen bbc #bbc arthur #arthur bbc #merlin #bbc merlin #merlin bbc #angel coulby #bradley james #bbc guinevere #the pendragons #once and future otp #argwen #gwenthur #arthur and gwen

[beebees-photography]

Visited Glastonbury Abbey, which was a monastery, which succumbed to Henry VIII's - Dissolution of the Monastries, in the 16th Century. It's an Amazingly impressive place. Had the grave of King Arthur and Guinevere and the Tomb of King Arthur.

#photography #landscape #architecture #monastery ruins #glastonbury abbey #sunshine #sept 2023 #history #king arthur #Arthur and Guinevere #henry viii

[littleplasticladies]

Arthur and Guinevere go on an adventure.

#barbie #barbie collector #vintage barbie #barbies #doll #barbie doll #dollblr #dolltok #fashion doll #dolls #Arthur and Guinevere

[periodcostumefantasylover]

Guinevere's wedding dress and chainmail veil in Excalibur 1981

#guinevere #excalibur 1981 #excalibur #per #perioddramaedit #period drama #periodcostume #wedding dress #wedding veil #fantasy movies #fantasy #arthurian mythology #arthurian literature #arthur pendragon #arthurian legend #the movie is strange #but the wedding scene is a dream #so otherworldly #and the veil is really something else

[nynevefromthelake]

Oh Lancelot, loved by the king, loved by the queen

Another Arthuriana idea I had for a while. Guinevere design is much inspired by William de Leftwich Dodge illustration

#arthuriana #arthurian mythology #king arthur #arthur pendragon #guinevere #lancelot #lancelot du lac #queen guinevere

[wolfythewitch]

And I love ya but you stink to hell of whiskey

#art #sketch #the mechanisms #arthur pendragon #guinevere pendragon #lancelot pendragon #high noon over camelot

[justaz]

country bumpkin merlin not knowing anything about city life and accidentally courting arthur without knowing

merlin, watching gwen give lancelot her favor: why do you do that

gwen, heart eyes at lance and not paying that much attention to the conversation: so he knows i’m rooting for him

merlin, with an Idea: ah.

gwaine, lover of chaos, pisser offer of nobles and royals alike, ultimate wingman: merlin…you have such lonely lips. shall i introduce them to mine?

merlin, unaware of the game gwaine is playing: so you can steal my breath away? i think not, scoundrel

arthur, crushing his goblet in his hand:

merlin: arthur’s been in a bad mood recently :( i should cheer him up

merlin, remembering when arthur was put out when merlin brought morgana flowers and not him: i know just the thing

merlin, bringing a bouquet of carnations, roses, and tulips and setting them on arthur’s table while he’s eating breakfast: good morning, sire

arthur, trained on flower language in hopes that one day when he was to take a queen he could woo her easily, trying not to audibly choke on his sausage as he reads merlin’s declaration of love sitting in front of him:

arthur, who recently found out about merlin’s magic and was trying to find a way to bring it up, catching him in the act and watching merlin panic to explain himself:

merlin, Freaking: and i swear to you arthur, i have only ever used it for you. my magic is yours. my life is yours. i am yours. i would never do anything to harm you. i have protected you for years and will continue to do so at your side if you’ll have me

arthur, already believing them to be courting, desperately trying to figure out if that was a proposal for marriage or not but tired of being confused and deciding fuck it: here.

merlin, taking it: i…uh…huh?

arthur, watching merlin with hawk eyes and trying to figure out what he’s thinking and feeling: it’s my mothers sigil

merlin, confused as FUCK but is focusing on the fact that arthur is handing him something of his mother rather than a death sentence: my…my lord?

arthur, realizing how scared merlin’s must be about him finding out about his magic and trying to comfort him while also proposing, killing two birds with one stone: i will always keep you at my side, merlin, so long as we both shall live. if you’ll allow me.

merlin, almost collapsing with relief and tearing up, smiling at arthur as if he had parted the storm clouds to allow sun to shine down on them in that moment: of course…of course, arthur. always and forever.

merlin, watching the castle staff rush this way and that: wow. this banquet must be incredibly important

sir leon the long suffering, day one ride or die, one of the original merthur shippers: banquet? merlin, this is for your wedding

merlin, overworked and exhausted: my WHAT? to WHO??

leon, regretting everything he’s ever done in his life that led him to this moment: to…arthur?

merlin, over joyed but also absolutely befuddled: i’m getting married to ARTHUR?????

leon: you two have been courting for the past year or so, have you not?

merlin: i’ve been COURTING ARTHUR?????? FOR A YEAR?????????

#merthur #i spent like an hour researching medieval courting rituals to make this #and even then #i did not find much #so if there’s someone out there who is like weirdly knowledgeable about 6th century courting rituals #feel free to add on #bbc merlin #arthur pendragon #merlin emrys #sir gwaine #sir leon #sir lancelot #guinevere #i literally started this post bc i was thinking about the misunderstanding between merlin and gwen and merlin’s giving arthur his favor #and then i kept going #but i didn’t have much else in the ole noggin to write #i’m sorry #please forgive me

[ineffably-leech-art]

cute little doodles of these four!

#bbc merlin #merlin #arthur pendragon #morgana pendragon #guinevere #i did these back in janurary and eee they did turn out cute...

[whamber]

I love "Merlin crossdressing for plot reasons" fics lmao

#merlin fanart #bbc merlin #morgana le fay #arthur pendragon #bbc guinevere #merthur #my art

[oneshoulderangel]

She’s Guinevere, they’re just Ken.

Guinevere redo! Her hair was so difficult, so that’s why it looks a little funky. I may not like her, but I will at least give her the dignity of being the star of her own portrait. The hands belong to Arthur and Lancelot (obviously).

#shoulderangelcomics #arthurian literature #arthurian legend #arthurian mythology #arthuriana #king arthur #sir lancelot #sir lancelot du lac #lancelot and guinevere #arthur and guinevere #queen guinevere #Arthur Guinevere Lancelot #this is not a ‘she has two hands meme’ #you’re free to ship what you want #but don’t expect any arthurxguinevre content from me

[irishyuri]

they were 100% joined at the hip post-finale

#‘merlin never returned to camelot after arthurs deat-‘ [EXTREMELY LOUD INCORRECT BUZZER] #he loved gwen he’s gonna stay with her for as long as time allows #merlin #my art #bbc merlin #guinevere pendragon #merlin emrys #merlin & gwen #idk why but when im sad these two are the ones i tend to draw!

[gwenieart]

Another one of my favorite scenes that doesn’t physically include Arwen. Arthur was so freaking worried about Gwen that you could almost feel his heart pounding with palpitations😩With all the people missing, he made it very clear, he was looking for no one except his Guinevere, the love of his life. Damn, I love this dialogue. My babies deserved so much more, love them🥹♥️Arwen-soulmates, lovers, partners, friends forever!! “You’re forgetting something uncle, Guinevere [my heart] is with them!”

#arthur worried about his guinevere is my aesthetic🥹 #guinevere is arthurs first and only love♥️ #guinevere is the love of arthur’s life😩 #guinevere is the king’s heart♥️ #guinevere is the kings bae😏 #arthur adores guinevere #arwen is adorable♥️ #arwen is so precious😩 #arwen is too cute🥰 #arwen is everything🥰 #bbc arwen #arwen bbc #arthur and guinevere #arthur and gwen #argwen #bbcm #queen guinevere #king arthur #bbc king arthur #bbc queen guinevere #guinevere pendragon #arthur pendragon #the pendragons #bbc gwen #gwen bbc #bbc arthur #arthur bbc #bbc merlin #merlin #merlinweek2022

[floating-on-avalon]

Gwen: I'm in love with another man Arthur: Thank God, so am I

#bbc merlin #merlin #foa has ideas #gwen merlin #guinevere #arthur pendragon #merthur #gwencelot #source: will and grace