Charun: The Underworld Psychopomp of Etruscan Mythology
Tracing the Origins and Evolution of the Etruscan Underworld Deity Charun According to Etruscan mythology, Charun (also spelled Charu or Karun) played a crucial role … Read more
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Lemures, the Night Spirits of the Dead
In Roman religion, lemures—”night spirits,” sometimes known as larvae, a word that means “ghost”—are the spirits of the dead; they are viewed as vampires—souls that … Read more
9 videos of the songs of the Camorra, italian mafia
In popular imagination, the Mafia is often portrayed in a specific cinematic light, such as the iconic films directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Yet, there’s … Read more