Ding dong the witch is vanished. The phrase itself brings to mind images of celebration and relief. This is the moment when the protagonist, or the people, finally get rid of the antagonist— the witch, who has been causing chaos and destruction. **The main idea** is that the witch's disappearance brings about a sense of triumph and victory. It signifies the end of a long and arduous battle, and the return of peace and harmony. With the witch vanishing, a weight is lifted off the shoulders of the protagonist or the community, and they can finally breathe a sigh of relief.

THE PAGAN MUSIC LIST #9: Sigur Rós, Trobar de Morte, Myrkur

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Collection 9: Sigur Rós, Trobar de Morte, Myrkur

Sigur Rós

Nordic, Electronic

Recommended Albums: Takk, Odin’s Raven Magic

Artist Website: https://sigurros.com/

For most people, Sigur Rós probably needs no introduction. Their aetheric, hope-drenched vocals (often sung in a made-up language called Hopelandic) and epic, sweeping electronic sounds have appeared in films, commercials, and television series in both the United States and in Europe. For those who’ve never heard them before: you’re in for the most magical music experience imaginable.

Hailing from Iceland (their name means Victory Rose, which is also the name of vocalist Jón Þór Birgisson’s young sister) and founded in 1994, Sigur Rós has released 7 full length studio albums as well as multiple soundtrack and atmospheric “remix” albums. Of particular note in this last category is Route One, a 24 hour live album recorded while traveling across Iceland’s Route One. (Each track title is based on specific GPS locations along that route).

Best of all their albums, or at least definitely the most known, is Takk..(Thanks…), which solidified their reputation as one of the most hope-drenched musical projects in existence.

From that album, the song Hoppípolla (Puddle Hopping) is pure joy:

My favorite song from them, Olsen Olsen, is from one of their first albums, Ágætis byrjun. The song has no intelligible lyrics (it’s in their signature “Hopelandic” language) but sounds full of meaning:

Most interesting for this list, however, is their album just released last year: Odin’s Raven Magic. Performed with Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson, the Ásatrúarfélagið (High Chieftain…essentially priest—of Icelandic Asatru), Odin’s Raven Magic is an Icelandic poem originally dismissed as a fabrication but now seen as one of the ancient Eddas. The entire poem is performed in multiple musical tracks with a full orchestra.

Trobar de Morte

Pagan Folk

Recommended Album: The Silver Wheel

Artist Website: https://www.trobardemorte.com/news.htm

Trobar de Morte is a Catalonian Pagan folk band based in Barcelona, who sings primarily in English (though occasionally in Spanish and Catalan as well). Often compared to Hungarian-based The Moon and the Nightspirit, their songs are deeply pagan while avoiding the campy witchy feel of most similar American bands or of more popular bands like Omnia.

Despite being around since 1999 and having several great albums, it’s incredibly difficult to find information about the band, at least in English, so I can only talk about their music rather than the band itself.

That being said, their music is enough. Lead vocalist Lady Morte’s voice is haunting and full, with a deep ritualistic quality. The musicianship is likewise great, meriting comparisons to The Moon And The Nightspirit.

While their best album overall is Ouroboros, my personal favorite is an earlier one, The Silver Wheel, primarily because Arianrhod is one of the goddesses who’s been most around in my life since a little before I found the band. Speaking of Arianrhod, here is their song bearing her name as title:

I am Arianrhod, mother of wind and skies
I am Arianrhod and The stars and moon are mine
My home is found beyond the northerly winds
I am the storm that whirls and the calm inside its eye

As I said, Ouroboros is overall their best and most consistent. My favorite song from that album is Summoning the Gods, whose Spanish lyrics are sung backwards throughout the entire piece:

Make your path more meaningful

My pagan art features mostly the Celtic pantheon. I am a solitary eclectic, but my path leans heavily toward Wicca. I explore many Wiccan themes, and general pagan symbology concerning the wheel of the year and specific Gods and Goddesses. I’ll be doing more when I catch up on my commission work.

Original artwork and designs by Melissa A Benson

Double Portrait of the Holly King and Oak King

Holly King Portrait

Oak King Portrait

The Holly King

The Oak King Detail

The Goddess Floating in Gently Falling Snow

Portrait of the Goddess for Yule

Ostara Welcome Back the Sun

Ostara Bunny & Painted Eggs

Celtic Equinox for Ostara and Mabon

High Priestess Key 2

Portrait of the Celtic Goddess Aine for Lughnasadh

Dryad with Cicada

Portrait of the Ivy Green Man

Elven Mage

With the witch vanishing, a weight is lifted off the shoulders of the protagonist or the community, and they can finally breathe a sigh of relief. Whether through a heroic act or a stroke of luck, the disappearance of the witch allows the protagonist or the people to move forward and rebuild their lives. The phrase "Ding dong the witch is vanished" encapsulates the joy and happiness that comes with the departure of a formidable enemy.

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It represents a turning point in the story, where the darkness is defeated, and the light prevails..

Reviews for "The Witch's Last Words: Decoding Her Disappearance"

1. John - ⭐⭐ - I really didn't enjoy "Ding dong the witch is vanished". The story felt rushed and the characters were underdeveloped. It was hard to connect with any of them or feel invested in what was happening. The humor fell flat for me and overall, I found the plot to be uninteresting and lacking depth. I was disappointed because I had heard great things about the author, but this book just didn't deliver for me.

2. Sarah - ⭐ - "Ding dong the witch is vanished" was a complete waste of my time. The writing was incredibly amateurish and the dialogue felt forced. The jokes were cringe-worthy and I found myself rolling my eyes more often than not. The plot was predictable and the twists were uninspired. I was hoping for a fun and entertaining read, but it fell far short of my expectations. I would not recommend this book to anyone looking for a well-written and engaging story.

3. Michael - ⭐⭐⭐ - I have mixed feelings about "Ding dong the witch is vanished". While I appreciate the author's attempt at a unique and quirky story, it ultimately didn't work for me. The humor was hit or miss, and at times it felt like the jokes were trying too hard. The pacing was uneven, with some parts dragging on while others felt rushed. The concept had potential, but the execution fell flat. Overall, I was left feeling indifferent about this book.

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