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5. **Literary Sources**:
- **Geoffrey of Monmouth**: One of the earliest known sources mentioning Merlin is "Historia Regum Britanniae" where he appears as a key figure in the story of Vortigern, advising Uther Pendragon, and Arthur.
- **Thomas Malory**: In "Le Morte d'Arthur", Merlin remains a central figure, shaping Camelot's destiny.
- **Tennyson and Modern Interpretations**: His character has been adapted in various works from Tennyson's poetry to contemporary films and books.