Fata Morgana



Fata Morgana

A mirage, especially one in which the viewer sees castles. The phrase is an Italian translation of "Morgan le Fay," alluding to the character in the Arthurian legend. In the 19th century, a mirage attributed to le Fay's sorcery took place in Italy's Strait of Messina. A: "Do you see that castle ahead?" B: "No, so I think you're seeing a Fata Morgana."

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Attlia['ætilə]
Jagjit-Indian (Sikh)
DobromiŁdaw-BRAW-meewPolish (Rare)
Demon-Ancient Greek
EthelynETH-ə-linEnglish
GeroGE-ro (German)German, Ancient Germanic