When you accept Oracle Hekataios’ invitation to meet at the crossroad where ancient Greek magic meets modern practice, be prepared for an intriguing journey that starts with the roots and lore of this tradition. By the time your exploration concludes, you will have an understanding of the tools, practices and knowledge to take this work off the page and into your daily practice.

The book begins with a well-researched, comprehensive look at history of Greek magic, including the goddess Hecate and the historical ethical beliefs regarding magic usage in this tradition. Next the author prepares you to begin your practice with a thorough primer on the equipment and philosophies that will provide the practical underpinnings for your work. You will learn about the tools and herbs used in ritual along with a detailed list of the various deities that you might be drawn to work with. Not only will you learn how to gather the most appropriate tools for your work, there is also detailed instruction on how to arrange everything on your altar. This practical preparation section concludes with instructions and tips for creating altars and shrines.

Once you have completed the preparations to begin your strix craft work, you are ready to move on to the magic itself. The final section of the book contains spells and rituals laid out in great detail, but as opposed to many books of general spellcraft out there, this book examines the roots, symbolism and meaning that are underlying the practical spells laid out for the practitioner. The section is divided into a few subsections including healing magic, erotic magic, hexing and communing with the dead. Each section contains a variety of spells that range in complexity from quick and easy to quite involved spiritually, emotionally and physically. The book concludes with a brief overview of seasonal festivities observed in Greek strix practice.

This compact book is comprehensive and detailed while being very accessible for less experienced practitioners in this tradition. You can jump into this work as an absolute beginner or as a more experienced spell worker looking to expand your practice with new tools and rituals.

Whatever your current level of experience, Hekataios meets you where you are and walks the path with you for a bit on the way to mastery of this craft. This book is unique in that it has equal value as a reference volume and as an active partner in your journey to actively practicing strix craft.

If you buy any book on this topic, you would do well to start with this one, though be warned. The straightforward delivery combined with an invitation to explore a deep personal connection to the work and the author may spoil you and leave you perpetually unsatisfied with other books on this topic.