Fata Morgana - where do I know this name from?

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The discussion centers around the term "Fata Morgana," which is recognized as a mirage phenomenon and also as a character in various media. Participants explore its origins, linking it to the character Morgana from the King Arthur legends, while also considering its appearances in modern contexts, such as video games and music. Notable references include the documentary by Werner Herzog and the progressive rock artist Morgana LaFey. The conversation highlights the confusion and nostalgia surrounding the name, with users sharing their insights and potential connections to popular culture.

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I'm reading a book in which someone uses the phrase Fata Morgana to describe what might be "the cruel deception of a mirage".

The second I read this phrase, I was struck with an incredibly heavy feeling of reminiscance, as if Fata Morgana were a significant figure from my past.

Upon further examination, I realized Fata Morgana must've been a character from another book or movie or tv show or videogame or something.

Does anyone recognize Fata Morgana as being a character from anything at all? I'm thinking perhaps she was some vampire-chick from a 90's arcade game simmilar to street fighter (perhaps even an update of street fighter), but perhaps it was something else. Maybe a character from Cowboy Bebop - or maybe the simmilarity to Faye is just what I'm thinking of...

SOME HAS TO HELP ME, I'M GOING INSANE(R)!

Thanks,
Jacob
 
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It's definitely NOT from the traditional roots of the word that I know her, it's almost definitely from some use of the name for a character in relatively modern media...

It's not the name of a member of this forum, is it?
 
Somebody's going to tell you...
 
There's also a progressive house producer by the name of Fata Morgana, if you listen to that sort of music.
 
Nope, not a fan of house music...
 
WhenI was a kid there was a stripper named 'Morgana' that came through town every now and then that boasted a 60 inch chest! :-p

Maybe she visited your area too! :smile:
 
Could it be Morgana from "King Arthur" that rings a bell?

Also known as "Morgan Le Fay"
 
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mattmns said:
how about this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fata_Morgana ?
I thought people had already searched "Fata Morgana" and found nothing?

So, I was right! HARRRR! :biggrin:

Sometimes being a history geek has its uses.
 
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In my search to find out where I knew it from, I encountered the origins of Fata Morgana as a character in the King Arthur stories, and that's definitely not where I know her from. I'm almost positive it was a character from something relatively recent...
 
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^ did you look at the "influences" in that wikipedia link?
 
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wasteofo2 said:
In my search to find out where I knew it from, I encountered the origins of Fata Morgana as a character in the King Arthur stories, and that's definitely not where I know her from. I'm almost positive it was a character from something relatively recent...
It is very possible that Morgana or Morgan was referenced in something contemporary you came across in the not too distant past. She is a an evil character after all.
 
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I looked at the influences and such things in the wikipedia article - no luck.

It's entirely possible she was referenced or that name was used for a character BECAUSE of the roots it has in the King Arthur story, infact I'm entirely confident that's the reason for it, but I'm also positive it was a character really relating nothing to King Arthur.
 
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wasteofo2 said:
I looked at the influences and such things in the wikipedia article - no luck.

It's entirely possible she was referenced or that name was used for a character BECAUSE of the roots it has in the King Arthur story, infact I'm entirely confident that's the reason for it, but I'm also positive it was a character really relating nothing to King Arthur.
Do you play computer games? There are a number of references to Morgan Le fay in games. I am on my work computer so I can't go to these sites.

Search on "Morgan Le Fay" computer games. Other similar searches might find what you are looking for.
 
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Wait, Moonbear's first post had the Fata Morgana answer, sorry Moonbear.
 
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Evo said:
Wait, Moonbear's first post had the Fata Morgana answer, sorry Moonbear.

That's okay, since I only posted links and not much explanation.

I just came across a hotel in the Dominican Republic named Fata Morgana. Makes you want to think twice before booking there, doesn't it? :smile:

Then there's this: http://www.fatamorgana.be/tv1_master/subsite/fatamorgana/HomeFrame/
:smile: Maybe one of our Belgian members can explain it?
 
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Werner Herzog in 1971 made a documentary film entitiled Fata Morgana about the Sahara desert. I doubt that's what you have in mind. There's also a progressive rock artist, Morgana LaFey, who released an album entitled Fata Morgana in 1999. I also found a forum for video game developers, in which there is http://www.gamedev.org/yabbse/index.php?board=1;action=display;threadid=1827 ) in which a device called the Fata Morgana teleports characters to the planet Morgana Prime.

That's about all I could find.
 
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I had this same problem about 2 years ago was it? Then I remembered it was a fancy name for optical phenomonons caused by weather or strange heat patterns.
 
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None of what I posted was what you were looking for, Waste? Damn . . .