Book Review-Freyja: An Illustrated Guide to the Goddess of Magic, Love and War by L. Dean Lee, Illustrated by The Saxon Storyteller
Book Review
Freyja: An Illustrated Guide to the Goddess of Magic, Love and War
By L. Dean Lee, Illustrated by The Saxon Storyteller
Publisher: Red Wheel
128 Page Full Color, Fully Illustrated Hardcover
Release Date: September 16th, 2025
Ah, the last of the Norse Gods series by Red Wheel that I have to review; I’m at once sad, but also excited, to be finishing this series (or what’s been released to us at this point). Freyja was yet another lovely entry into this series by Red Wheel, and just like the others, beautifully illustrated in full color. For those looking to connect with Freyja, this book would be an excellent starting point. I’ve devoted part of my practice to Freyja for a few years now, especially as I am a cat parent; she’s not just a love goddess. She’s fierce, independent, highly intelligent, and will use her beauty to get what she wants. That said, she’s a goddess worth venerating, and this book gives you everything you need to start working with this complex deity.
Freyja: An Illustrated Guide to the Goddess of Magic, Love and War is chocked full of worthwhile information, both in regards to the Norse pantheon and worldview, but also to Freyja specifically. As with the other entries in this series, Freyja starts off with a generic overview and introduction into the Norse pagan world. After this, Freyja is explored in all her depths. From her stories in the different mythological sources, to more modern, and even pop culture, appearances she’s taken on. All of these views of Freyja can help inform us as to who Freyja really is, and how she might appear to us today.
I can’t rave enough about the artwork in these books, and Freyja is no different! The illustrations, color palettes, and imagery bring an ambiance to these books that’s unmatched; the mythological stories come to life, and suddenly, you’re in a different world, learning about Freyja, connecting with her, and learning her favorites. I’ve truly enjoyed reviewing this series of books, and they will remain a treasured piece of my occult and pagan library for years to come. I have no critiques of this book, and as such, I give Freyja: An Illustrated Guide to the Goddess of Magic, Love and War a 5/5 Pentagram rating!
L. Dean Lee is a practicing Norse Heathen with a love for knowledge and a background in teaching. He runs the website Skald’s Keep and has been deeply involved in the Pagan and Heathen community since 2017. He is the author of other books in the Norse Gods & Goddesses Series: Odin, Loki, and Freya.
The Saxon Storyteller (Matt Greenway) is the illustrator of the Norse Gods & Goddesses Series. He is known for his ability to capture the character of artifacts adn historical figures. His interests in Anglo-Saxon, Celtic, and Norse mythologies and history have inspired his work for years. He shares his passion for mythologies and history on Instagram @thesaxonstoryteller and illustrates content for the Nordic Mythology Podcast.
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Author Bio:
The Modern Merlin is a Polytheist, Pagan, Animist, Witch, Sorcerer, Paranormal Investigator, Amateur Folklorist, Chaos Magician and Occultist. He embarked on his spiritual and magickal journey over 15 years ago. As such, he has extensive knowledge of The Occult, Ceremonial Magick, Chaos Magick, Witchcraft, Sorcery, and both modern and ancient world religions and folklore. He is a practicing Sorcerer, blending ceremonial high magick, chaos magick and witchcraft, as well as plant medicine, poisonous plants and entheogens, shamanic techniques, and mysticism. He believes that magick can be as simple or as complex as one needs it to be, and rejects dogma, instead trusting his intuition, and encourages other magickal and spiritual folks to do the same! He venerates and casts magick with a wide array of spirits and deities, and works with both the Left and Right Hand Paths, having experience in both. He has also studied eastern philosophies such as Taoism, Zen Buddhism, and Hinduism. He is an Astrologer and Tarot reader and actively studies and practices many other forms of divination including Runes, Ogham, Palmistry, Lenormand and Scrying. An animal lover, he sees divinity in nature-the trees, plants, animals and sky. Also an avid reader, you’re hard pressed to not find him nose deep in a book, most likely on an occult, mystical, religious or magickal subject. He is the Co-Editor of PaganPages.Org and the author of multiple columns for PaganPages.Org. He gives readings and other spiritual services through his Facebook Page, The Modern Merlin, as well other free informational posts for everyone to see! You can reach him on Facebook, or e-mail him at [email protected]
