The White Witch, also known as the Queen of Narnia, is a pivotal character in C.S. Lewis' "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe." As the primary antagonist, she embodies evil and darkness in the magical world of Narnia. The White Witch's reign over Narnia is marked by eternal winter, where it is "always winter but never Christmas." She is known to have the power to turn Narnians into stone and instills fear and oppression throughout the land.
Beltane: April 30th – May 1st // A fire ceremony that signifies the midpoint between Spring and Summer
Those who practice Irish traditions often honor the god Lugh at this holiday, as well as his mother Tailltu, whose funeral games were traditionally held at this time. Winternacht is observed around October 31, and while it may include honoring the dead, other groups mark the beginning of winter by making traditional offerings to particular gods and spirits.
" She is known to have the power to turn Narnians into stone and instills fear and oppression throughout the land. Despite her beautiful and enchanting appearance, she is cold-hearted and cruel. The White Witch's motivation for her actions stems from her desire to maintain power and control.
Wheel of the year 8 pagan festivals Sun/Moon *UNFINISHED*
The Wheel of the year is cyclic calendar of the natural festivals that determine the life, rituals and magic practices of today's modern witches, neopagans and Wiccans.
Made from 6mm Poplar this wheel of the year is a great addition to anyone's magical toolbox.
Available in two versions:
Northern Hemisphere and southern Hemisphere
NOTE
These wheel of the year boards are not stained or oiled. They are sold to be used as is, or for you to stain/oil with your own preference of colour. You could even paint them in varying colours. Ie the moon yellow and the background black. Make sure that you use a good wood sealant prior to staining/painting.
WHAT IS THE WHEEL OF THE YEAR?
The Wheel of the year is comprised of eight Sabbats or festivals that occur on or around the same day each year. The eight Sabbats include four solar events, i.e., the Summer Solstice, Winter Solstice, Spring Equinox, and Fall Equinox. The remaining four festivals are based on seasonal changes and farming.
Yule: December 21st – January 1st // Winter Solstice
Imbolc: February 1st // Holiday is known as Candlemas, which signifies the first signs of Spring
Ostara: March 20th // Spring Equinox (first day of Spring)
Beltane: April 30th – May 1st // A fire ceremony that signifies the midpoint between Spring and Summer
Litha: June 21st or 22nd // Summer Solstice
Lughnasadh: July 31st – August 1st // Marks the first harvest of the year
Mabon: September 21st – September 23rd // Fall Equinox
Samhain: October 31st – November 1st // Samhain is considered the witch’s New Year. It is the third and final harvest season and ends the seasonal Wheel.
These beautifully made boards will help anyone who uses it for many purposes to celebrate the change in the seasons and to give thanks for what we have been provided with in each changing season.
Usually takes 1-3 days to create
1-3 business days in transit UK
7-15 business days in transit to the ROW
Structurally, the Wheel of the Year is a made up of eight seasonal festivals, spaced roughly six weeks apart, that consist of festivals of primarily Celtic, Anglo-Saxon, and pre-Celtic British origin. The codification of the Wheel of the Year happened between Gardner and Nichols, where "popular legend holds that Gardner and Nichols developed the calendar during a naturist retreat, where Gardner argued for a celebration of the solstices and equinoxes while Nichols argued for a celebration of the four Celtic fire festivals, and combined the two ideas into a single festival cycle." (1)
She fears a prophecy that states that two sons of Adam and two daughters of Eve will overthrow her reign, ultimately leading to the return of Aslan, the true King of Narnia. To prevent this, she hunts down the Pevensie children, who stumble upon Narnia through the wardrobe. Throughout the story, the White Witch tries various strategies to deceive and manipulate the Pevensie children. She tries to bribe Edmund with Turkish Delight, a sweet treat that captivates him and makes him betray his siblings. She also attempts to convince Edmund that Aslan, the rightful king, is not real, to further isolate him and maintain her control. However, the White Witch's power and influence begin to crumble as the Pevensie children, along with their newfound friends from Narnia, rally against her tyranny. They encounter Aslan, who sacrifices himself to save Edmund and ultimately defeats the White Witch. The character of the White Witch serves as a representation of evil and the consequences of unchecked power. She embodies the danger of valuing power above all else and the destructive nature of manipulation and deception. In conclusion, the White Witch is a central character in "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe." Her role as the primary antagonist provides conflict and tension throughout the story, highlighting the themes of good versus evil and the importance of loyalty and bravery..
Reviews for "The White Witch's Battle Against Aslan in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe"
1. John - 2/5 stars - I didn't enjoy The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe mainly because of the portrayal of the White Witch. I found her character to be one-dimensional and lacking depth. I couldn't connect or empathize with her motivations or understand her actions. Additionally, I felt that the story was predictable and lacked originality. Overall, I was disappointed with the way the White Witch was portrayed and the lack of complexity in the plot.
2. Sarah - 2/5 stars - The White Witch in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe was such a cliché villain for me. She seemed like the typical evil queen with no redeeming qualities or depth to her character. I didn't find her intimidating or even remotely interesting. I also felt that her role in the story was overshadowed by the other characters, such as Aslan and the Pevensie children. Overall, I expected more from the White Witch, and her portrayal in the book fell flat for me.
3. David - 3/5 stars - While I enjoyed The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe overall, I found the White Witch to be a somewhat disappointing character. Her motivations seemed unclear, and her actions sometimes felt arbitrary. I would have liked to see more depth and complexity in her character development. Nonetheless, the story as a whole was enjoyable, and the White Witch's role added an element of conflict and tension.