Dense networks of alleys, noble palaces, underground cities and myriads of mysterious corners. It is from these architectural jewels, combined with popular traditions, which originate i myths and legends of our country. ItCittà want to free the knowledge of this knowledge from the local dimension, to make it available to all their users.
Origin and purposes of myths and legends
Italian myths and legends are sometimes born as hypothesis to explain incomprehensible events, as scientific phenomena clarified only in the recent past. Other times they depend on the presence of remains of temples and others historical sites, and from the attempt to understand what happened in these sites in very remote times. The myth, as well as the legend, then often has a didactic value. The story of an exemplary case can in fact be useful to prevent dangerous behavior or to consolidate knowledge learned with years of experience.
It seems almost impossible to quantify exactly all the Italian legends. However, it is certainly worth knowing as many as possible, for the incredible charm that characterizes them and not to miss the opportunity to learn more about the history, uses and customs of our land.
This kind of tales also represents an important link between the various Italian regional and city cultures. The existence of regional variants of the same myth or legend testifies to a common origin, or the connection of some historical events, such as dominations relating to several areas of the peninsula.
Myths and legends through the italiani.it network
Learning the myths and legends of our country through the italiani.it network has a double advantage. First of all it will be possible, with greater ease, to retrace the footsteps of the mystery, because the photos and comments of other users will help to deepen the story. But what above all characterizes our way of disseminating knowledge is the respond directly to readers' requests. It is indeed possible both through our sites and through social networks interact with the editorial staff, and propose myths and legends to be explored. In this way it will be possible to make them known to compatriots as well as to the many foreigners fascinated by our history. So what are you waiting for to dive into the deepest sea of our cultural tradition?
