viveva una bellissima fanciulla dalla pelle rosea

she spent her days cultivating and tending the plants in her garden

and Sciacca

used to ward off evil and protect the home and its inhabitants

It is believed that the custom of making jars in the shape of an owl comes from a legacy of the Magna Graecia period

Medusa mezzobusto h cm 41 Gerle da parete viveva una bellissima fanciulla dallaThe head of Medusa is a very present symbol in Sicilian culture. Medusa was one of the three Gorgons, monstrous creatures with snakes for hair. Anyone who looked directly into her face turned to stone. In Sicilian tradition, the head of Medusa is often used as a symbol of protection against evil and negative influences. It is often depicted as a mask with intertwined snakes and is used as a decoration on buildings, doors, gates, and various objects.