Merlin is depicted in some versions as a child of the Devil or Antichrist.

Merlin is depicted in some versions as a child of the Devil or Antichrist.

• A. A dragon
• B. A child of the Devil or Antichrist
• C. A saintly mentor
• D. A king

Answer: (B)

Medieval writers sometimes frame Merlin’s powers as arising from demonic origins, depicting him as the child of the Devil or Antichrist. This demonized lineage explains why some versions attribute his prophetic and magical abilities to an unholy source, rather than noble or holy birth. That perspective sits in tension with other portrayals, but it directly matches the statement in question. A dragon has no bearing on his parentage, a saintly mentor would imply holiness rather than diabolic origins, and a king would place him in a political role rather than emphasize demon-based birth.

Medieval writers sometimes frame Merlin’s powers as arising from demonic origins, depicting him as the child of the Devil or Antichrist. This demonized lineage explains why some versions attribute his prophetic and magical abilities to an unholy source, rather than noble or holy birth. That perspective sits in tension with other portrayals, but it directly matches the statement in question. A dragon has no bearing on his parentage, a saintly mentor would imply holiness rather than diabolic origins, and a king would place him in a political role rather than emphasize demon-based birth.