in Español / Spanish translated by Cristina
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Este es el Ojo de Horus, a veces conocido como el ojo wedjat, usado como un símbolo popular de protección en el Antiguo Egipto. El dios Horus es representado como un halcón. En la mitología del Antiguo Egipto, Horus pierde su ojo en una lucha contra su rival Seth, quien mató al padre de Horus, Osiris. El ojo fue repuesto por el dios Thoth, y convertido en wedjat, lo que significa “el todo” o “la salud”.
Se convirtió en un popular símbolo de protección, particularmente de la muerte, y fue usado especialmente hace 3000 años, desde el Antiguo Reino hasta la era romana. El Ojo de Horus también fue usado en culturas vecinas, como la culturas canaanite, siria y nubia.
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23 Sep, 2023
Italians, especially in southern Italy, are well known for their attachment to superstition. Therefore, it is not surprising that good-luck charms are particularly popular. Arguably, the most popular amulet is the “cornicello” or “cornetto” (meaning “little horn”). The amulet is believed to protect against “malocchio” (“evil eye”), and it is commonly found in the Italian regions of Campania, Lazio, Puglia, and Basilicata.
The cornetto is in the shape of a horn, and it can be made from metal, but it is most commonly red in colour. This makes them look very similar to chilli pepper, but it is meant to represent an eland horn. The cornetto finds its origin in Greek and Roman mythology as it is linked to another common symbol: the cornucopia. The cornucopia, also known as the “horn of plenty” is a symbol of abundance and it is commonly illustrated as a large horn-shaped container overflowing with fruits and flowers. Similarly, the cornetto is also associated with abundance and fertility and remains one of the most common Italian symbols of protection. If you ever go to Naples, you can be certain to see at least one cornetto be worn as jewellery, hung from the rearview mirrors of a car, or kept in a house for decor and good luck.