Breaking Down the “Real Magic” Behind ‘Agatha All Along’

As you likely already know, the latest MCU hit series, Agatha All Along, is performing exceptionally well, with both fans and critics praising this WandaVision spin-off. Before settling on its final title, the show went through several rebrandings, which makes it even more surprising that it retained its current name when the broadcast began.

The first two episodes premiered on Disney+ on September 18, 2024, with the remaining seven episodes airing weekly until the series concludes on November 6.

We’ve been covering the series since its debut, focusing mainly on ratings and character development. Now, it’s time to dive deeper into the show’s lore.

Magic is a central theme in Agatha All Along. While many Marvel fans are familiar with the fictional aspects of magic, in this report, we explore how much of the magic in the series is influenced by real-life practices and mythologies, which you’ll learn about in the sections below.

As mentioned, most of the magic in Agatha All Along is entirely fictional with no direct ties to real-world beliefs. However, sharp-eyed viewers may notice some subtle references. Since Marvel’s magic lore exists in its own universe, we thought it would be interesting to analyze the real-life influences that do appear in the series.

The first notable reference is the locket Agatha finds in Episode 1 while investigating the dead woman. It’s the same locket she wore in WandaVision and represents the Triple Goddess, also known as the Maiden, Mother, and Crone. This ancient concept of triplet deities, like the Greek Graces, Horae, or Fates, has roots in Neopaganism, where the Triple Goddess is linked to phases of the moon and womanhood.

Another key reference is the Teen, whose mouth is sealed when he attempts to say his name. A mysterious symbol appears on his lips, preventing him from speaking and preserving the enigma. This symbol is a nod to sigils, which are commonly associated with real-world magic and occult traditions.

The final reference is the raven or crow that unsettles Agatha whenever it appears. This plays into real-world superstitions, where such birds are often seen as omens of bad luck or more sinister events like death or misfortune. In some cultures, these birds bring good luck, or the number of them carries a specific meaning. However, Agatha seems to interpret the appearance of one raven or crow as a bad omen, explaining her discomfort.

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