Fata Morgana often refers to: *

Fata Morgana (mirage) A () is a complex form of Mirage#Superior mirage, superior mirage visible in a narrow band right above the horizon. The term ''Fata Morgana'' is the Italian translation of "Morgan the Fairy" (Morgan le Fay of Arthurian legend). These mirages a ...

, an optical phenomenon *

Morgan le Fay Morgan le Fay (; Welsh language, Welsh and Cornish language, Cornish: Morgen; with ''le Fay'' being garbled French language, French ''la Fée'', thus meaning 'Morgan the Fairy'), alternatively known as Morgan , Morgain /e Morgant Mor ...

or , a sorceress in Arthurian legend Fata Morgana may also refer to:

Film and television

* "Fata Morgana", a cinematic technique used by the Continental Wondergraph Company screening films in Australia around 1910 * ''Fata Morgana'' (1965 film), a Spanish drama * ''Fata Morgana'' (1971 film), by Werner Herzog * ''Fata Morgana'' (2007 film), a German film * ''Fata Morgana'' (game show), a 2004–2008 Flemish TV show * "Fata Morgana" (''Sanctuary''), a 2008 TV episode

Literature

* ''Fata Morgana'', an 1896 novel by

Elisabeth Bürstenbinder Elisabeth Bürstenbinder (pen name, Ernst Werner; 25 November 1838, in Berlin – 10 October 1918, in Merano Merano (, ; ) or Meran () is a (municipality) in South Tyrol, Northern Italy. Generally best known for its Spa town, spa resorts, it ...

* ''Fata Morgana'', a 1902–1910 novella by

Mykhailo Kotsiubynsky Mykhailo Mykhailovych Kotsiubynsky (; 17 September 1864 – 25 April 1913) was a Ukrainian author whose writings described typical Ukrainian life at the start of the 20th century. Kotsiubynsky's early stories were described as examples of an e ...

* ''Fata Morgana'', a 1904 novel by André Castaigne * "Fata Morgana", a 1941 long poem by

André Breton André Robert Breton (; ; 19 February 1896 – 28 September 1966) was a French writer and poet, the co-founder, leader, and principal theorist of surrealism. His writings include the first ''Surrealist Manifesto'' (''Manifeste du surréalisme'') ...

* ''Fata Morgana'', a 1977 crime novel by

William Kotzwinkle William Kotzwinkle (born , or according to different sources) is an American novelist, children's writer, and screenwriter. He was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. He won the World Fantasy Award for Best Novel for ''Doctor Rat'' in 1977, a ...

* ''Fata Morgana'', a 1992 crime novel by

Roy Jacobsen Roy Jacobsen (born 26 December 1954) is a Norwegian novelist and short-story writer. Born in Oslo, he made his publishing début in 1982 with the short-story collection ''Fangeliv'' (Prison Life), which won Tarjei Vesaas' debutantpris. He has wo ...

* ''Fata Morgana'', a 1999 science fiction novel by

Leo Frankowski Leo Frankowski (February 13, 1943 – December 25, 2008) was a Polish-American writer of science fiction novels. Life Frankowski was born in Detroit, Michigan to parents of Polish ( Kashubian) descent. His family run an inn in the city. Prio ...

* ''Fata Morgana'', a 2007 poetry collection by Reginald Shepherd

Music

Albums

* ''Fata Morgana'', a 1995 album by

Omer Faruk Tekbilek Omer Faruk Tekbilek (, born 1951) is a Turkish musician and composer, who plays a wide range of wind, string, percussion and electronic instruments. He has developed a style that builds on traditional Sufi music, but includes inspiration from ambi ...

* ''Fata Morgana'', a 1995 EP by Fata Morgana, a side project of

Mortiis Mortiis is an Electronic music, electronic band from Notodden, Norway fronted by Håvard Ellefsen, who is also known as the namesake of the band. The name is a misspelling of the word "mortis", which is the pronunciation used by the band. Morti ...

* ''Fata Morgana'', a 1998 compilation album by

Morgana Lefay Morgana Lefay (known as Damage from 1986 to 1989 and Lefay from 1999 to 2001) is a Swedish power/thrash metal band from Bollnäs. They are named after Morgan Le Fay of the Arthurian cycle. History Morgana Lefay independently released their ...

* '' Nico's Last Concert: Fata Morgana'', a 2000 album by Nico * ''Fata Morgana'', a 2011 album by AWS

Songs

* "Fata Morgana", a 1984 song by

Dissidenten Dissidenten are a German rock band known for their collaborations with Middle Eastern, African and Indian musicians. In a 1988 article for ''The New York Times'', music critic Stephen Holden acknowledged the band as being among the leaders of wha ...

* "Fata Morgana", a 1985 song by Erste Allgemeine Verunsicherung from ''

Geld oder Leben! Geld may refer to: * Gelding A gelding (Help:IPA/English, /ˈɡɛldɪŋ/) is a castration, castrated male horse or other equine, such as a pony, donkey or a mule. The term is also used with certain other animals and livestock, such as domestica ...

'' * "Fata Morgana", a 1986 song by Fates Warning from ''

Awaken the Guardian ''Awaken the Guardian'' is the third studio album by American progressive metal band Fates Warning, released in 1986 through Metal Blade Records. The album was the band and their label's first to enter the U.S. ''Billboard'' 200, reaching No. 19 ...

'' * "Fatamorgana (Mirage)", a 1989 song by Ofra Haza from ''

Desert Wind The ''Desert Wind'' was an Amtrak long-distance passenger train that ran from 1979 to 1997. It operated from Chicago to Los Angeles as a section of the ''California Zephyr'', serving Los Angeles via Salt Lake City; Ogden, Utah; and Las Vegas ...

'' * "Fata Morgana", a 1993 song by Litfiba from '' Terremoto'' * "Fata Morgana", a 1993 song by Dana International from '' Danna International (Offer Nissim Presents)'' * "Fata morgana", a 2003 song by

Mariza Koch Mariza Koch (; born 14 March 1944) is a Greek folk music singer who has recorded many albums since starting her career in 1971. On the wider stage she is best remembered for representing her homeland at the Eurovision Song Contest 1976 with the so ...

* "Fata Morgana", a 2007 song by El Guincho from ''

Alegranza Alegranza () is an uninhabited island in the Atlantic Ocean, located off the coast of Africa and is in the province of Las Palmas in the Canary Islands, Spain. It is the northernmost point in the Canary Islands, and part of the Chinijo Archipe ...

'' * "Fata Morgana", a 2014 song by Israeli Funk band Mercedes Band * "Fata Morgana", a 2017 song by Markul &

Oxxxymiron Miron Yanovich Fyodorov (; born 31 January 1985), known by the stage name Oxxxymiron, is a Russian rapper and former CEO of the Booking Machine Talent agent, booking agency, as well as a co-founder and former member of the record Record label, ...

* "Fata Morgana", a 2025 song by Spiritbox from ''

Tsunami Sea ''Tsunami Sea'' is the second studio album by the Canadian heavy metal band Spiritbox. It was released on March 7, 2025, through Pale Chord and Rise Records. After releasing two extended plays in 2022 and 2023, it is the full-length follow-up ...

'' * Fata Morgana, a side project involving

Tim Alexander Timothy Wayne Alexander (born April 10, 1965), also credited as "Herb" Alexander, is an American retired musician best known as the drummer for the rock band Primus. Prior to Primus, Alexander was the drummer for Arizona's Major Lingo from ...

of Primus

Classical music

* "Fata Morgana Polka-mazurka", a polka by Johann Strauss, 1868 * Fata Morgana, a character in Sergei Prokofiev's 1921 opera ''

The Love for Three Oranges ', Op. 33, is a 1921 satirical French-language opera by Sergei Prokofiev. He wrote his own libretto, basing it on the Italian play '' L'amore delle tre melarance'', or ''The Love for Three Oranges'' ( ''Lyubov k tryom apyelsinam'') by Carlo Goz ...

'' * Fata Morgana, a gavotte Op. 59 by Franz Lehar

Places

Fata Morgana (Efteling) Fata Morgana, the forbidden city, also known as 1001 Arabian Nights (or "1001 nachten" in Dutch language, Dutch) is a Dark ride (Amusement), dark ride in the amusement park Efteling in the Netherlands. The attraction was designed by Ton van de V ...

, an amusement park ride in North Brabant, Netherlands * Fata Morgana Land, a phantom island in the Arctic * Fatamorgana (photo school), in Copenhagen, Denmark