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A silver cornicello charm. A cornicello (Italian pronunciation: [korniˈtʃɛllo]), cornetto (Italian for 'little horn' / 'hornlet'; ), corno (Italian for 'horn"'), or corno portafortuna (Italian for 'horn that brings luck') is an Italian amulet or talisman worn to protect against the evil eye (or malocchio [maˈlɔkkjo] in Italian) and bad luck in general, and, historically, to promote ...
The evil eye (Spanish: mal de ojo) has been deeply embedded in Spanish popular culture throughout its history and Spain is the origin of this superstition in Latin America. In Mexico and Central America , infants are considered at special risk for the evil eye and are often given an amulet bracelet as protection, typically with an eye-like spot ...
Occhio, malocchio, prezzemolo e finocchio (Italian for "Eye, evil eye, parsley and fennel", also known as Evil Eye) is a 1983 Italian comedy film directed by Sergio Martino. The film consists in two episodes spoofing superstition and magic, respectively starring Lino Banfi and Johnny Dorelli. [1] [2] [3] [4]
Pages in category "Superstitions of Italy" The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. C. Cimaruta;
Engraving of a cimaruta (1895) The cimaruta (" chee-mah-roo-tah"; plural cimarute) is an Italian folk amulet or talisman, traditionally worn around the neck or hung above an infant's bed to ward off the evil eye (Italian: mal'occhio).
But on May 10, my husband and I celebrated our 10-year wedding anniversary, and I firmly believe we’ve made it this far because of those wedding superstitions I became obsessed with over a ...
It is also used traditionally to counter or ward off the "evil eye" (Italian: malocchio). In Italy specifically, the gesture is known as the corna ('horns'). With fingers pointing down, it is a common Mediterranean apotropaic gesture, by which people seek protection in unlucky situations (a Mediterranean equivalent of knocking on wood).
Other Gods and Goddesses of Italian Mythology include: Aradia is a folk Goddess of witchcraft. Carmenta is the Goddess of spells, known for chanting incantations in verse to ease the pains of women in labor and children facing illness. Februus is the Italian God of purification who lives in the underworld.