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Pages in category "Italian legendary creatures" The following 16 pages are in this category, out of 16 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A. Anguane; B.
The Marroca is a mythical animal which, according to peasant belief, lives essentially in the wetlands of the countryside of the Valdichiana, Siena, Arezzo, and Umbria. [71] The Ozena is a legendary octopus described by Pliny the Elder and its name means "stinking octopus" due to its unpleasant smell. Most of the ozenas were small in size and ...
Roman mythology is the body of myths of ancient Rome as represented in the literature and visual arts of the Romans.One of a wide variety of genres of Roman folklore, Roman mythology may also refer to the modern study of these representations, and to the subject matter as represented in the literature and art of other cultures in any period.
Italian legendary creatures (2 C, 16 P) P. Mythological Italian people (3 C, 11 P) W. Witchcraft in Italy (1 C, 26 P) Pages in category "Mythology of Italy"
The mazapégul, also known by several other names in Romagnol, are mischievous nocturnal elves in the folklore of Romagna, [1] [2] especially around the Apennines of Forlì, in northern Italy. [ 3 ] Portrayed as homunculi with feline features, [ 1 ] [ 4 ] [ 5 ] mazapégul wear a distinctive red cap , which they require to perform their mischief.
Legendary creatures from Europe, supernatural animal or paranormal entities, generally hybrids, sometimes part human (such as sirens), whose existence has not or cannot be proven. They are described in folklore (including myths and legends ), but also may be featured in historical accounts before modernity .
Baby boy with an Italian first name. ... This animal-inspired name means “bear.” How cute! 23. Santino. With a meaning like “little saint,” your baby is destined to be an angel.
Marabbecca (Italian folklore) – Malevolent water spirit; Mare (Germanic and Slavic folklore) – Malicious entity of dream. Mareikura – Attendant of Kiho-tumu, the supreme god; Mares of Diomedes (Greek mythology) – Man-eating horses; Marid (Arabian mythology) – Jinn associated fortune tellers