Robin Hood, a Green Spirit by Hasan Andrea Abou Saida The myth of Robin Hood has been handed down for centuries through stories, legends and popular traditions that depict him as a legendary hero in the service of true justice …
Saint Lucy, the light of the winter solstice by Hasan Andrea Abou Saida According to popular legends and the cult of saints, 13 December is one of the most important and cherished days of the year dedicated to the Virgin …
The totemic origins of the cult of Saint Homobonus by Hasan Andrea Abou Saida Saint Homobonus, besides being the patron saint and symbol of Cremona, is the patron saint of merchants, textile workers and tailors. According to his hagiography, Omobono …
The feast of the dead and its rites: from Celtic to Cremonese peasant tradition by Hasan Andrea Abou Saida The origin of the festivities and rituals of the Cremonese rural world can be found in the customs and traditions of …
Samhain in the Avalonian tradition by Hasan Andrea Abou Saida The festival of Samhain, a period that begins with the new moon in October and ends around 11 November, the current Christian feast of St Martin, represents a passage, a …
