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Mirage
Fata Morgana is the Italian name for Morgan the Fairy, a sorceress of medieval legends.
This sister of the legendary King Arthur is sometimes portrayed as the ruler of the island paradise Avalon and is said to have had a number of magical powers, among which was the ability to change shape. She has been blamed for causing complex mirages over bodies of water, especially in the Strait of Messina.
Hence the use of 'fata morgana' as a synonym of 'mirage'.
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This sister of the legendary King Arthur is sometimes portrayed as the ruler of the island paradise Avalon and is said to have had a number of magical powers, among which was the ability to change shape. She has been blamed for causing complex mirages over bodies of water, especially in the Strait of Messina.
Hence the use of 'fata morgana' as a synonym of 'mirage'.
