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The Three Graces, from Sandro Botticelli's painting Primavera in the Uffizi Gallery

Gratiae, Charites, Graces

October 9, 2022 by WeirdItaly

The Gratiae are the goddesses of nature and vegetation, beauty, human creativity, goodwill, in Roman mythology, equivalent to the Greek Charites. They are also the … Read more

Categories Roman deities Tags charites, Gratiae, nature, roman religion
Faunus and Daphnis practising the Pan flute (Roman copy of Greek original)

Faunus, Pan, Innus, the God of the Forest, Plains and Fields

October 11, 2022October 9, 2022 by WeirdItaly

Faunus, the horned deity of the woods, plains, and fields in ancient Roman mythology and myth, was also known as Inuus when he made cattle … Read more

Categories Roman deities Tags Faun, fauna, faunus, nature, pan, roman religion

Fauna

October 9, 2022 by WeirdItaly

According to several ancient texts, the Roman goddess Fauna is either Faunus’ wife, sister, or daughter, the Roman counterpart of Pan. She was seen by … Read more

Categories Roman deities Tags Faun, fauna, maia, nature, pan, roman religion
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Italy: 200 Alpine glaciers gone since end 19th Century

August 12, 2022 by WeirdItaly

According to Legambiente, an Italian environmentalist organization, ground snow has been steadily decreasing since 2012. According to the Italian environmental group Legambiente, 200 Alpine glaciers … Read more

Categories Latest Italian News and Videos, Nature in Italy Tags alps, climate change, environment, glaciers, Legambiente, nature
Wild population of wolves in Italy

Wild population of wolves in Italy grows in size

May 26, 2022May 18, 2022 by WeirdItaly

The Wolf population in Italy consists of 3,300 individuals split between the mountain ranges of the Alps and the Apennines.  There are more wolves in … Read more

Categories Latest Italian News and Videos, Nature in Italy Tags animals, nature, wolf
300 Cittaslow Towns Around The World Work To Save Bees

300 Cittaslow Towns Around The World Work To Save Bees: The “CittaslowBee” Manifesto

May 18, 2021 by editorialista

Cittaslow, the International network of the “cities of easy living” opens a new perspective to sustainability through the defense of bees and defines a global … Read more

Categories Latest Italian News and Videos, Nature in Italy Tags bees, honey, nature
mesola-park

Ancient Mesola Wood in the Po Delta Park

May 1, 2021June 8, 2014 by WeirdItaly

Wildlife and birding in the Po Delta dreamy wood. Mesola wood is a nature reserve on the Po Delta, not far from Ferrara (between Goro, … Read more

Categories Featured, Magazine, Nature in Italy, What to see in Italy Tags birding, birdwatching, deer, emilia romagna, ferrara, goro, gran bosco della mesola, herons, mesola, mesola wood, nature, nature reserve, po delta, wildlife

Map of Italy Famous Places

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The Rape of the Sabine Women Nicolas Poussin

The Sabines: A Glimpse into an Ancient Italic Tribe

The Sabine Influence on Early Rome: A Lasting Impact. The Sabines, who lived in central Italy dur…
March 19, 2023
Featured, Italian History
The Religion of the Etruscan People

The Religion of the Etruscan People

The Gods and Goddesses of the Etruscan Pantheon: Rituals and Ceremonies in Etruscan Religion. The…
March 17, 2023
Featured, Italian History, Italian People, Roman deities
Valentine's Day: The Origin of The Day of Love

Valentine’s Day: The Origin of The Day of Love

Uncovering the Evolution of Valentine's Day: Tracing the Roots of the Day Dedicated to Love and Affe…
February 8, 2023
Featured, Italian History
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The Witches of Benevento: From Pagan Rites to Witchcraft

The Witch Trials of Benevento: the Mysterious World of the Janare and Their Magic The city of Ben…
February 5, 2023
Featured, Italian History
Ancient Rome's Sacred Plants History and Symbolism

Ancient Rome’s Sacred Plants: History and Symbolism

Explore the Sacred Plants of Ancient Rome: Symbolism and Significance in Roman Culture The R…
January 30, 2023
Featured, Italian History, Nature in Italy
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The Magic Rites Complex in Pompeii

The Magic Rites Complex (il Complesso dei Riti Magici) in Pompeii is a historical residence that was…
January 27, 2023
Featured, Italian History
Vanth

Vanth: the Chtonic Female Demon of the Etruscan Mythology

Examining the different attributes and symbols associated with Vanth, and the various ways in which …
Etruscan cup with head of Charun

Charun: The Underworld Psychopomp of Etruscan Mythology

Tracing the Origins and Evolution of the Etruscan Underworld Deity Charun According to Etruscan m…
Hand of Sabazios

Sabazius, Sabazios, the Sky Father God of the Phrygians and Thracians

Sabazius (Sabazios, also known as Σαβάζιος in Ancient Greek), an origin deity from Thracia or Anatol…
Italy Industrial Turnover in November 2021

Italy Industrial Turnover in November 2022: 0.9% MoM Increase and 11.5% YoY Rise

According to ISTAT, industrial turnover increased by 0.9% in November compared to the previous month…
Bergamo-and-Brescia,-Italian-Capital-Of-Culture-2023

Bergamo and Brescia, Italian Capital Of Culture 2023

The Italian Capital of Culture 2023 will officially launch in Bergamo and Brescia on January 20th-22…
Italian Tourism, Government Efforts for Recovery

Italian Tourism: Government Efforts for Recovery

Tourism Economy in Italy: How the Government is Supporting the Recovery of the Industry Amid COVID-1…
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