The Italic snake cult by Hasan Andrea Abou Saida Snake-based beliefs and myths have always been attested throughout the Italian peninsula, and their origin dates back to the religiosity and cults of the ancient Italic peoples. The serpent of ancient …
From Nature’s spirit cult to Christianity by Hasan Andrea Abou Saida The Italic peninsula has always been rich in legends, traditions and myths of the foundation of cities by divinities, genies or spirits of Nature. From ancient origins, the cult …
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 …
Saint Barbara, the sacred guardian of the hearth by Hasan Andrea Abou Saida “Hestia, thou who tends the sacred house of Lord Apollo, He who strikes from afar, in the divine Pito, with sweet oil that always drips from thy …
Saint Andrew, the Winter Gate by Hasan Andrea Abou Saida The cult of St Andrew the Apostle is one of the most heartfelt and widespread in Europe. The feast is celebrated on 30 November in the Eastern and Western Churches …
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