Wow! Full ratings across the board- looks like you found yourself a really awesome read, Wysteria! I’m so happy you enjoyed Abramelin the Mage so much
It sounds fascinating- a story but also a textbook, an adventure but loaded with magickal history and inspiration. I sometimes have a hard time when a book is split between the original text and translators notes, but in this case it sounds like they are both full of value.
Thank you so much for sharing your review! This one sounds like a book to keep close by- I imagine you will continue to enjoy referencing it and perhaps reading it again in the future
There’s something really special about enjoying a book so much that you read it a second time- I know whenever I re-read a book, I’m always pleasantly surprised at the new things or new perspectives I gain from it! It sounds like it was a similar experience for you- I’m so glad you enjoyed your time with The Way of the Witch, @tracyS!
I hope you continue to enjoy your other books- I hope that Morrigan and Altar Within both turn out to be wonderful reads for you too!
An interesting one for sure! I’m surprised to hear that it’s all history and no worship ideas- as such a prominent figure in magickal history, I would have guessed that rituals and spells be intricately tied to the lore. The title (“Horned God of Witches”) seems to imply a book about magickal workings- but I guess they chose the history route! And from what you’ve said, it sounds like they did a great job on that side of things- for anyone who is fascinated by Pan/The Horned God, this sounds like a worthwhile read!
Thanks for sharing your review, Amethyst!
You’re getting through it, Siofra- there’s no rush when it comes to reading! Enjoying the book and absorbing what information you can is definitely the priority. And it sounds like Brigid is loaded with helpful and inspirational ideas when it comes to working with Her.
I hope you continue to enjoy it, Siofra- happy reading!