What is Wicca?

The video explores Wicca, a contemporary Pagan religion, detailing its origins, beliefs, and practices. It highlights the diversity within Wicca, its historical background, and the influence of figures like Gerald Gardner and Margaret Murray. The video also clarifies misconceptions about Wicca and Satanism, discusses various Wiccan traditions, and emphasizes the religion's eclectic nature.

What is a key characteristic of Wicca as described in the introduction?

• It is a monolithic religion.

• It is a contemporary Pagan religion.

• It strictly follows Christian doctrines.

• It originated in the 18th century.

Who is often referred to as the 'father of Wicca'?

• Aleister Crowley

• Phillips Elton

• Margaret Murray

• Gerald Gardner

What theory did Margaret Murray propose regarding witchcraft?

• Witchcraft was a modern invention.

• Witchcraft was a survival of a pre-Christian Pagan religion.

• Witchcraft was a form of early Christianity.

• Witchcraft was a myth created in the 20th century.

What is the Wiccan rule of three?

• A guideline to perform three rituals daily.

• A principle to follow three leaders.

• A rule to worship three deities.

• A belief that actions return threefold.

What is a common belief about the afterlife among Wiccans?

• There is no afterlife.

• Judgment by a supreme deity.

• Reincarnation as witches.

• Eternal life in paradise.

Which Wiccan tradition is known for its feminist influence?

• Alexandrian Wicca

• Eclectic Wicca

• Gardnerian Wicca

• Dianic Wicca

What is a characteristic of Eclectic Wicca?

• Strict adherence to Gardnerian lineage.

• Encouragement of personal experimentation.

• Exclusive worship of the horned God.

• Focus on historical accuracy.

What is the purpose of the Wiccan seasonal festivals?

• To celebrate historical events.

• To mark the changing seasons.

• To commemorate Wiccan leaders.

• To honor specific deities.

What is the 'Wheel of the Year' in Wicca?

• A calendar of eight seasonal festivals.

• A tool for divination.

• A symbol of the goddess.

• A guide for daily rituals.

How do Wiccans view the relationship between magic and nature?

• Magic is separate from nature.

• Magic is a manipulation of nature.

• Magic is a rejection of nature.

• Magic is unrelated to nature.