in re: Marion & Isolde

["Karen L. Newcombe" <kln@crl.com>]

I remember reading several times in my meanderings through mythology and 
religeon books that Marion is one of the manifestations of the Goddess in 
Celtic/Anglo-Saxon folktales.  She is whom Robin must wed in order to 
truly rule the land, as ownership was passed through female lineage -- 
just as Arthur had to wed Guinhwyver in order to truly be king.

I find it amusing that Kate, our English Rose, chose two women from 
English mythology rather than two female characters from the Bible for 
her song . . .

Since Celtic mythology has been popularized somewhat lately you can 
easily find books on related subjects.

Karen Newcombe  kln@crl.com