Wiccan religion is a modern pagan religious movement that emerged in the mid-20th century. It is often referred to as witchcraft or witchcraft religion, although not all Wiccans identify as witches. The religion is centered around a reverence for nature and a belief in magic, and it draws inspiration from pre-Christian European traditions. Wiccans typically worship a goddess and a god, representing femininity and masculinity, respectively. These deities are often associated with nature and fertility. Some Wiccans also honor other gods and goddesses from various mythologies.
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She was also available in a plastic header-carded baggie for clearance purposes a rare end-run variant , as well as being included in the ultra-rare Emerald City Gift Set along with the other six figures from series one. The second style is cast in white plastic, no doubt to give the impression of underpants much like the black and blue pelvic pieces found on most Type 2 male Mego bodies.
Some Wiccans also honor other gods and goddesses from various mythologies. The religion emphasizes the importance of balance and harmony, and Wiccans strive to live in harmony with the natural world. Wicca is a decentralized religion, meaning that there is no central authority or governing body.
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Glinda, the Good Witch (Item No. 51500/5): The fifth in the line of Wizard of Oz figures, this item recreates the character of Glinda, the Good Witch (Billie Burke) from the film. Glinda comes on a standard female Mego body (jointed knees and elbows) cast in pink flesh. Her outfit is comprised of an ornate pink lace dress with a gold, vac-metallized heart sewn to the chest. A pair of pink slippers and a tall, gold, vac-metallized crown complete the ensemble. Her only accessory is her magic wand, which is vac-metallized in gold.
Package Variants: Like all of the other first series figures (except the Wizard), Glinda is available in both the "plain green" and "yellow brick road" boxes. She was also available in a plastic header-carded baggie for clearance purposes (a rare end-run variant), as well as being included in the ultra-rare Emerald City Gift Set (along with the other six figures from series one).
Figure Variants: Glinda's pelvis piece comes in two different colors. The first style is cast in pink flesh plastic (to match the rest of her body). The second style is cast in white plastic, no doubt to give the impression of underpants (much like the black and blue pelvic pieces found on most Type 2 male Mego bodies). One wonders why Mego didn't just use the same underwear already available for Isis and Dorothy instead of molding the pelvis in a new color. (In fact, there are rumors that Glindas have been found with white panties, but until I see at least one pantied specimen mint-in-box, I am neither willing nor able to confirm this rumor.) The second "white-pelvis" style of body is infinitely rarer than the first "all-pink" body.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Glinda's shoes are the same style as Dorothy's shoes (only in pink instead of red). Also, Glinda and Dorothy share the same female body, cast in the same pink flesh.
Caution Collectors: As with all vac-metallized plastic, Glinda's heart, crown and wand are susceptible to flaking and fading/tarnishing, so keep any handling down to a bare minimum. Also, Glinda's crown has a pin molded inside the center for mounting into her head, so (as any Thor owner will tell you) you've got to be extremely gentle when removing or replacing the crown.
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Above is an example of a mint-in-box Glinda in a "plain green" box (left), and a mint-in-box Glinda in a "yellow brick road" box (right).
Above is an example of a catalog mailer box for the Glinda figure.
“It’s a very progressive Protestant denomination. If you go with Stásya, you can just copy what other people do. They’ve got some benches there, since it used to be a Roman Catholic church. A lot of the people stand or walk around during services anyway, since they’re so used to having done that back home. I’m sure we can find some scarves for you to cover your hair with if you go there.”
Instead, Wiccan practitioners form covens or other small groups to practice their rituals and celebrate their beliefs. These rituals often involve casting spells, performing divination, and connecting with the divine. One of the core principles of Wicca is the Wiccan Rede, which states, "An ye harm none, do what ye will." This means that Wiccans strive to live in a way that does not harm others or the environment. They believe in personal responsibility and the consequences of one's actions. Wiccans celebrate eight seasonal Sabbats throughout the year, which mark the changing of the seasons and the agricultural cycle. These Sabbats include Samhain, Yule, Imbolc, Ostara, Beltane, Litha, Lammas, and Mabon. Each Sabbat has its own unique customs and rituals. Wicca has gained popularity in recent years, with many people identifying as Wiccans or incorporating Wiccan practices into their spiritual beliefs. However, it is important to note that Wicca is a distinct religion with its own beliefs and practices, separate from other pagan or witchcraft traditions..
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