Eclectic Wicca: Incorporating Deities from Different Mythologies

Wiccans believe in a variety of gods and goddesses from different traditions and mythologies. Central to their belief system is the worship of a horned god and a triple goddess. The horned god is often associated with nature, the wilderness, and the cycle of life and death. The triple goddess represents the phases of the moon and is commonly associated with fertility, creation, and transformation. Wiccans also acknowledge and honor a pantheon of gods and goddesses from various ancient civilizations, such as the Greek, Roman, Egyptian, and Celtic deities. Each god and goddess is seen as an embodiment of certain qualities or aspects of the natural world, and invoking their energy helps Wiccans connect with the divine and work with their specific energies and powers.

Each god and goddess is seen as an embodiment of certain qualities or aspects of the natural world, and invoking their energy helps Wiccans connect with the divine and work with their specific energies and powers. The exact gods and goddesses worshipped can vary among Wiccans as individual beliefs and practices differ. The Wiccan belief in multiple gods reflects their recognition and reverence for the diverse manifestations of the divine in the world.

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So it is Rainbow's theme park just outside of Rome and it looks awesome. It opened up last year I think so there's been info out about it for a while, but I couldn't find another thread that discusses it. So I thought I would make this one in case anyone wants to talk about it or if they have more info about it. This video was just posted on youtube, not sure if it is from the company or fanmade:

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Here is a video of one of the "shows" they do at the park:

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If I ever get to Rome, I so want to stop by here for a day!

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I hope I can go to it this year, but the parc's rarely open in the autumn. T.T

I wonder if there are also Pixie shows in the Pixie Village. =D

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possibly, it would probably have to people in a full out costume though kind of like some of the disney characters at disney land.

The second one is just a recording of one of the shows at the park. This one seems legit though:

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I hadn't visited the official park's site for a while. Looks like they have a new layout & an English version now https://www.magicland.it/

The park will reopen 31 March. =D

Interesting events:
21 April 2012: Harry Potter Day
Winx Day (every first Saturday of every month)
7 July 2012: Celebration of the 100th Winx magazine.

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They must have just updated it, so that video is official! I wanna go on winx day, and I wonder what their harry potter day would be like?

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Wow, I hadn't seen the new updates. xD The last time I know was the day it first opens. ^_^

I really want to go there as well, but so expensive to travel. =/

I notice the Official Site, the Alfea College is by the water. Such a pretty view!

They have Harry Potter there? Cool. I didn't know that. xD I wonder how it looks like.

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Harry Potter world is so awesome. I went there for vacation last summer and it was amazing (this is coming from the avid Harry Potter fan though). The celebration at Rainbow magic land is probably just a day with the characters or something without the actual buildings etc.

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Lucky! I never seen a Harry Potter world. I wanted to see it so badly too. xD
Probably, that would make sense because I don't see any buildings there. ^_^

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Rainbow Magic land isn't about Rainbow S.p.A, its main theme is "magic". That's where Harry Potter comes in.

Harry Potter world is so awesome. I went there for vacation last summer and it was amazing (this is coming from the avid Harry Potter fan though). The celebration at Rainbow magic land is probably just a day with the characters or something without the actual buildings etc.

Where is Harry Potter world? In the US? =o

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Yeah that would make sense, plus Harry Potter is huge everywhere.

@Sen it's in Orlando Florida at the Universal Island of Adventures. Here are just 2 of the 100 pictures I took while there last summer, and apparently they expanding it sometime soon too!

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Oh..I get it now. xD

Omg, wow thanks for showing it to us Abby! *Fainted* Wow. they looked so real! xD Did you go inside the Hogwarts castle, Abby? =D

I even heard they will also have Harry Potter in California similar to this, believe they are still in process. =)

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yup =) there is a ride inside the castle but as you wait in line for it you go through different parts like Dumbledore's office and some hallways with statues and other things that were seen in the movies.

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(not sure where to post this. here or in the Comics section).

page 1:
Winx Club invites you to the
WINX PARTY!
Magazine #100

Hello friend from earth. Mark Saturday 7 July in your magical diary. and do you know why? We're celebrating the release of our magazine's the 100th issue together in the most magical amusement park there is, Rainbow Magicland!

All Winx Club magazine readers can enter for free!
Just show a copy of the (monthly) Winx magazine at the box office.

But it doesn't stop here.
Discover the magical contest

Take a photo and. win a weekend at Rainbow Magicland!

Click here to find out what you have to do!

(in really small letters at the bottom of the page: you can only enter for free with the magazine which has 1724-5486 as ISBN code)

Page 2:
Participate in the contest

Take a photo and. win a weekend at Rainbow Magicland!

Be our special guest at the Winx Party and win a weekend at Rainbow Magicland for you and your family! (3 free tickets, valid from 7 July until 8 July + overnight stay for 3 persons, valid from 7 July until 8 July).

Discover what to do. it's very easy!
1) Take a photo in which you show one or more Winx Club magazine(s). use all your imagination!

2) Download the (consent) page which explains how your date will be used (you can find it at the bottom of this page) and let one of your parents sign it. Don't forget this, it's important if you want your photo to be published!

3) Write down your data and your parents' (name, surname, place, date of birth, residence, age, e-mail, telephone number)

4) Send everything in a closed envelope to:
WINX PARTY 100 - Tridimensional S.r.l
Via Brecce sns - 60025 Loreto (AN)

5) The three earth fairies who have submitted the prettiest photos, will win a fantastic weekend at Rainbow Magicland!

Do what I did, send in your photo!

click here to read the rules and download the consent page!

(NOTE: it's only for girls -14 T____T)
(NOTE 2: there could be spelling mistakes & so in here. I haven't reread the text yet -.-)

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