While her characterization in the mythology significantly changed over the centuries, her feminine strength demonized as Christianity waxed and paganism waned, she was always one of the most prominent and powerful figures in Arthurian legend, an enchantress strong enough to rival Merlin's power. Morgan le Fay holds far greater importance in Arthurian legend than merely playing games, however.

She also orchestrated the events of ' Sir Gawain and the Green Knight,' though, in the poem, she did it merely to frighten Guinevere and challenge Arthur's knights. In The Green Knight movie adaptation, however, Gawain's mother is Morgan le Fay herself, the legendary sorceress and half-sister to King Arthur. In the traditional mythology, Gawain's mother is Morgause, sister of Morgan le Fay. Related: Why Gawain’s Mother Summons The Green KnightĪll of that indicates she's a character with great power and influence, and that is indeed true. At various points in the film, Gawain's mother lurks in the shadows and listens, takes another guise, or manipulates the events from behind the scenes. From the beginning, she's a mysterious figure, one who clearly dabbles in magic and hints that she feels unwelcome in Arthur's Christian court. It's clear that there is some tie between Gawain's mother and the Green Knight, as she either summons or sends for him, and the film strongly implies that the following events are also controlled by her, as well. The challenge the Green Knight presents, and even his existence, indicates something supernatural is behind it all.

Beginnings by Jamie Le Fay