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Eastern Sicily: between gods, loves and giants<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Among the most iconic tales, the legend of <\/span>Colapesce<\/b> symbolises the deep love Sicilians feel for their land.<\/span>
\n<\/span> In Messina<\/a>, the story tells of a young fisherman with extraordinary abilities who was put to the test by Frederick II and ultimately sacrificed himself to save the island. Even today, it is said that Colapesce supports one of the three columns upon which Sicily rests, preventing it from sinking into the sea.<\/span><\/p>\n

Also in the Strait of Messina, the legends of <\/span>Scylla and Charybdis<\/b> take shape\u2014the sea monsters that tear apart and engulf sailors\u2014along with the tale of the famous <\/span>Fata Morgana<\/b>, an optical mirage that fascinated even the Normans and inspired countless legendary stories.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

\"Messina-<\/a><\/span><\/div>

The power of Mount Etna: fire, gods and knights<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Mount Etna<\/b><\/a>, majestic and active, lies at the heart of countless myths.<\/span>
\n<\/span>For the ancient Greeks, it was the dwelling place of <\/span>Hephaestus<\/b>, god of fire and the blacksmith of the gods, who forged weapons in his underground forge. It was also believed that beneath the volcano lay the entrance to Tartarus, the realm of the dead.<\/span><\/p>\n

An <\/span>Anglo-Norman<\/b> legend tells of <\/span>King Arthur<\/b>, who, while in Sicily on a spiritual quest, turned to the <\/span>Archangel Michael<\/b>, who reforged <\/span>Excalibur<\/b> using the lava of Mount Etna.<\/span>
\n<\/span>The volcano thus becomes a bridge between classical myth and chivalric legend.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

\"Etna<\/a><\/span><\/div>

Ulysses, Polyphemus and the Cyclops Coast<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Many scholars identify Sicily as the setting for some episodes of the <\/span>Odyssey<\/i><\/b>.<\/span>
\n<\/span>The encounter between<\/span> Ulysses <\/b>and <\/span>Polyphemus<\/b> is believed to have taken place on the slopes of<\/span> Mount Etna<\/b><\/a>, near <\/span>Aci Trezza<\/b><\/a>, where the<\/span> Cyclops<\/b>\u2019 sea stacks are said to be the boulders hurled by the blinded giant.<\/span><\/p>\n

Just a few kilometres away, the place names of<\/span> Acireale<\/b><\/a>, <\/span>Aci Castello<\/b><\/a> and Aci Trezza<\/b><\/a><\/span>\u00a0recount the poignant myth of Aci and Galatea, the shepherd and the nymph separated by Polyphemus\u2019s jealousy.<\/span>
\n<\/span>Aci was transformed into a river, which is said to still flow into the sea today.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

\"Aci<\/a><\/span><\/div>

Fonte Aretusa, Capo Passero and mythological landings<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In the heart of Syracuse<\/a>, the <\/span>Fonte Aretusa<\/b> is dedicated to the nymph who was transformed into a spring by Diana to escape Alpheus.<\/span>
\n<\/span>The spring can still be seen on the island of Ortigia, a place sacred in mythology.<\/span><\/p>\n

At the southernmost tip of the island, between <\/span>Capo Passero<\/b><\/a> and the <\/span>Island of the Currents<\/b>, legend holds that Ulysses and Aeneas once sailed these waters, making these places guardians of epic landings, where myth and geography overlap.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

\"Ortigia<\/a><\/span><\/div>

Persephone, the Truvature<\/i> and the Islands of the Winds<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In the heart of the inland area, near <\/span>Lake Pergusa<\/b> close to Enna<\/a>, lies the myth of the <\/span>abduction of Persephone<\/b>: daughter of Demeter, kidnapped by Hades, she symbolises the cycle of the seasons.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sicilian folklore also features the <\/span>Truvature<\/b>, hidden treasures protected by spells and often linked to the figure of <\/span>Giuf\u00e0<\/b>, a character at the centre of many traditional Sicilian tales.<\/span><\/p>\n

Finally, according to Greek mythology, the <\/span>Aeolian Islands<\/b><\/a> were the home of <\/span>Aeolus<\/b>, god of the winds, while the <\/span>Nebrodi Mountains<\/b><\/a> were said to host the rites of the <\/span>Bacchae<\/b> in honour of <\/span>Dionysus<\/b>, god of wine and nature.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

\"Enna<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":40,"featured_media":51745,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1918,1925],"tags":[],"luogo":[2963,1886,2958,2959,2950],"stagione":[1874,1877,1875,1876],"class_list":["post-62641","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-arte-e-cultura-en","category-viaggiando-si-impara-en","luogo-catania","luogo-etna","luogo-messina","luogo-ragusa","luogo-siracusa-syracuse","stagione-autumn","stagione-spring","stagione-summer","stagione-winter"],"acf":{"sottotitolo":"Between sea and mountains, every corner of the island preserves epic tales and age-old legends","titolo_paragrafo_1":"Detail","paragrafo_1":"

Sicily is a land deeply rooted in myth<\/strong>. From the depths of the Strait of Messina to the peaks of Mount Etna, from the Ionian coast to the islands of the winds, the island has long been the stage for legends that blend nature, history and imagination<\/strong>. Greek gods, nymphs, classical heroes and legendary creatures<\/strong> inhabit villages, cities and breathtaking landscapes, shaping a cultural heritage rich in symbolism<\/strong> and fascination.<\/span>
\n<\/span>A journey through Sicily\u2019s myths<\/strong> is a journey into the island\u2019s deepest memory and identity.<\/span><\/p>\n","localizzazione":"

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