Magickal Faerytales: An Enchanted Collection of Retold Tales by Cavendish, Lucy; , Becket-Griffith, Jasmine

Magickal Faerytales: An Enchanted Collection of Retold Tales — photo 1

Occult Philosophy

Magickal Faerytales: An Enchanted Collection of Retold Tales

Name: Magickal Faerytales: An Enchanted Collection of Retold Tales
Price: 35.00 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.8 (2 reviews)
Author: Cavendish, Lucy; , Becket-Griffith, Jasmine
ISBN: 9780738765396

Cavendish, Lucy; , Becket-Griffith, Jasmine

Reader rating

4.8

(1 reviews) 81 sold

$35.00

Editorial score How we rate

Availability to be confirmed

This edition can be ordered. No arrival date is confirmed.

📚 ABOUT THE BOOK

Uncover the potent pagan heart beating within your most beloved faerytales.

Dive into a re-enchanted world where beloved faerytales shed their sanitized modern veneers, revealing potent pagan truths. Lucy Cavendish's evocative prose, paired with Jasmine Becket-Griffith's haunting, full-color artistry, resurrects the ancient, untamed spirit embedded within these timeless narratives. This collection masterfully blends mystical insight with visual splendor, inviting readers to rediscover the primal wisdom simmering beneath each familiar story, offering a truly unique perspective on enchantment and magic for the modern seeker. It's a journey back to the roots of myth, illuminated by contemporary esoteric understanding.

Key themes

Reclaiming Pagan Wisdom Enchanted Retellings Artistic Collaboration

Historical context

This work sits firmly within the modern pagan and esoteric tradition, specifically bridging contemporary occult practice with the revitalization of folkloric narratives. It reflects the late 20th/early 21st-century trend of reinterpreting classic mythology through a lens of spiritual empowerment and ancient wisdom.

Cavendish, Lucy; , Becket-Griffith, Jasmine

📚 all books by this author (4) →

Difficulty

● Easy

Fans will love it

Llewellyn's anthology series · Joseph Campbell's mythological works · Dion Fortune's esoteric writings

🕯️ Occult Philosophy

🏛 Llewellyn Publications 📅 2019 📖 272 pages 📔 Hardcover 📐 Hardcover ISBN: 9780738765396

Fun fact

Cavendish and Becket-Griffith have crafted a visually stunning and spiritually resonant collection that breathes new life into classic faerytales. It excels at unearthing the raw, pagan power often lost in modern retellings. Those seeking lighthearted, child-friendly versions will be disappointed, as this delves into mature, esoteric themes. However, for anyone curious about the occult origins of folklore, or those seeking a beautiful grimoire for personal reflection, this book is a captivating and essential addition to the modern esoteric library.

📝 Description: Magickal Faerytales: An Enchanted Collection of Retold Tales

Bestselling author Lucy Cavendish and renowned artist Jasmine Becket-Griffith have teamed up to create a gorgeous full-color illustrated book. This fabulous collection of re-imagined faerytales restores their pagan wisdom so that every story bubbles ...

💎 Expert review

“

💎

Esoterica Books editorial team

Occult literature desk

This collection serves as a vibrant gateway for modern seekers eager to view classic narratives through an esoteric prism. The synergy between Cavendish’s evocative writing and Becket-Griffith’s artistry creates a captivating, immersive journey into pagan truths. However, it does not suit readers seeking rigorous academic folklore analysis or those who prefer strictly secular, literary critiques of fairy tales. It is also less appropriate for individuals uncomfortable with overt spiritual interpretations of myth. The book thrives on its mystical atmosphere rather than historical precision, making it ideal for the spiritually inclined but potentially disappointing to strict traditionalists.

✓ EDITOR'S REVIEW

📖 Why choose it

📖

Why this book is worth reading

Readers deeply interested in the intersection of folklore and occult philosophy will find this book invaluable. It appeals to those seeking to strip away the sanitized layers of modern fairy tales to uncover their primal, pagan roots. The combination of Lucy Cavendish’s mystical prose and Jasmine Becket-Griffith’s haunting visuals creates a unique sensory experience for the spiritual seeker. It is perfect for individuals who wish to reconnect with ancient mythic energies and understand the esoteric truths hidden within familiar stories. This collection offers a refreshing, enchanted perspective on magic, making it essential for anyone looking to deepen their appreciation of myth through an esoteric lens.

⭐ Reader reviews

The starting rating comes from the team Esoterica Books —

⭐ Esoterica editorial review Editorial rating 4.8/5

★★★★★

If you yearn to delve beneath the surface of familiar stories, seeking their wild, untamed essence and ancient wisdom, this book is for you. Readers interested in paganism, folklore, shadow work, or unique spiritual interpretations will find profound resonance within these pages.

Reader rating

4.8

Based on 1 reviews

Esoterica Books editorial team

This collection serves as a vibrant gateway for modern seekers eager to view classic narratives through an esoteric prism. The synergy between Cavendish’s evocative writing and Becket-Griffith’s artistry creates a captivating, immersive journey into pagan truths. However, it does not suit readers seeking rigorous academic folklore analysis or those who prefer strictly secular, literary critiques of fairy tales. It is also less appropriate for individuals uncomfortable with overt spiritual interpretations of myth. The book thrives on its mystical atmosphere rather than historical precision, making it ideal for the spiritually inclined but potentially disappointing to strict traditionalists.

❓ Frequently asked questions

While based on faerytales, this collection is intended for adult readers. It explores mature themes, pagan spirituality, and the darker, unvarnished aspects of these stories, which may not be appropriate for younger audiences.

The 'magickal' aspect comes from the authors' deliberate re-infusion of pagan wisdom, esoteric symbolism, and spiritual insights into each tale. They reveal the hidden power, archetypal lessons, and spiritual practices that were often stripped away from more mainstream versions of these stories.

📖 Who should read this

🎯 Key themes and symbolism

Reclaiming Pagan Wisdom

This collection strips away centuries of sanitization to reveal the ancient, pre-Christian spiritual undercurrents embedded in classic faerytales. It explores how these stories originally served as vessels for nature-based spirituality, ancestral knowledge, and the raw, untamed forces of the cosmos, connecting readers to a deeper, more primal understanding of magic and the divine feminine and masculine.

Enchanted Retellings

Far from simple re-tellings, these narratives are reimagined through an occult lens, offering fresh insights into characters and their motivations. Each story is infused with esoteric symbolism and spiritual lessons, transforming familiar plots into potent allegories for personal growth, shadow work, and spiritual awakening. Readers will find new layers of meaning in tales they thought they knew intimately.

Artistic Collaboration

The synergy between Lucy Cavendish's compelling narrative voice and Jasmine Becket-Griffith's distinct, ethereal artwork is central to the book's charm. Becket-Griffith's full-color illustrations are not mere embellishments; they are integral to the storytelling, deepening the mystical atmosphere and visually interpreting the pagan themes, creating a cohesive and immersive magical experience for the reader.

💬 Quotes from the book

“The forest remembers what the castle forgets; every shadow holds a truth more ancient than any crown.”

“Transformation is not always gentle; sometimes, the deepest magic demands a wolf's hunger and a witch's courage.”

📜 Historical context

Faerytales, often dismissed as children's stories, have deep roots in folklore, myth, and oral traditions. Historically, they conveyed moral lessons and spiritual teachings, often with a raw, wild edge. This collection aligns with a contemporary movement to reclaim these narratives from sanitization, restoring their potent esoteric wisdom and connecting them to pre-Christian, pagan beliefs, echoing earlier folkloric interpretations.

📚 Glossary

Pagan Wisdom
Faerytales
Esoteric

📔 Questions to reflect on

Reflect on a faerytale you loved as a child. What 'pagan wisdom' might have been hidden within its original telling? How does that change your perception?
Which character from a classic faerytale do you believe embodies the most potent untamed or 'witchy' spirit? How might their story be reinterpreted through an occult lens?
Consider the 'shadow' aspects of a common faerytale hero or heroine. How do these darker elements contribute to their ultimate transformation or spiritual journey?