Motta Buffetto Mound 7 by sandra46
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Description
This is a so-called 'green shrine', that is a shrine or 'capitello' (from Latin Caput, head) at the head of three or four roads, often, but not always at the center of the crossroads. It is called 'green' because it is usually made of a tree, sacred to a pre-Christian deity, and Cristianized later with images of the Virgin Mary, Jesus or a saint. Even if it became Christian, the green shrine perfomed the same functions: protecting the passers-by from a Dangerous spirit. Here it was a red-clad dwarf named Martorello in the area of Venice and Sanguanello in the province of Padova. He was not bad, but ready to play practical jokes to the weary peasants going home after a hard work's day. This green shrine is in front of the farmer's house, and saved by the farmer's mom, who prevented the workers of the electric company to remove or destroy it to plant a cement pole for the electric line (I managed not to include in the photo). She also takes care of it.
Thanks for your kind comments.
Comments (38)
We have those prank playing chaps under bridges here. I forget what they are called.
Nice, to know they existed and that will get the tradition continues to live!! Well seen!!
Marvelous capture and great explications!
Great shot and interesting narrative!
Fascinating story!
thanx for info
glad the t pole was not put up, beautiful shot.
A super picture and a fascinating story.
What a fascinating capture Sandra, and I very much enjoyed the story behind it. Thank you so much for taking the time to explain the history behind these shrines.
Interesting shot of this old shrine !
wonderful work
Splendid composition and colors my friend
Good composition!
Stunning... all this greenery is certainly revitalizing. Gorgeous composition!
Truely beautiful. :)))))) I am so happy that the mom saved this green shrine. :)))))) Most excellent capture my friend. :)))) Thank you for sharing all of the beauty you see. :)))))) Loved reading the info. :))))))) Carry A Sunshine Smile In Your Heart :))))))
Great capture and cool story Thanks for sharing both with us
lovely
A charming story and lovely shrine. Its nice to see some of the old traditions are still preserved.
Nice shot!
a dream in green
~ Nice capture ~
Very interesting history and great shot of it.
Dwarfs and clowns have something in common ;))) I have seen shrines on crossroads, similar to this one in East Prussia on my last trip to Germany BB
Marvelous capture erland
Great capture and interesting about these shrines, Sandra!! :o)
Very interesting infos about this tradition, and excellent photo as illustration!
nice picture and story.
Amazing photo and very interesting intro, thanks. hugs Jane xx
Nice shot!
I enjoy all this very interesting history