469:
451:
438:
374:
310:
565:(protective) charm. It was worn by individuals, especially children and soldiers, to protect against envy, harm, and evil spells. It was also displayed in households, fields, and public places for communal protection. The fascinus could be found in many forms, such as jewelry, reliefs on buildings, and even as pendants on chariots.
568:
The fascinus was often associated with the deity
Fascinus, a minor god who embodied the protective power of the phallus. This deity was particularly venerated in rituals and ceremonies aimed at safeguarding individuals and communities from malevolent forces. The Vestal Virgins, for example, played a
548:
Historically, the gesture is an obscene symbol used to ward off the evil eye and other negative influences. It has connotations of fertility and is sometimes considered a symbol of female power. The manu fica is used as a protective charm against evil spirits and bad luck. It can be worn as jewelry
622:
1. Saturnalia 2. Lupercalia 3. Lemuria 4. Vulcanalia 5. Floralia 6. Ludi Romani 7. Feralia 8. Matronalia 9. Parentalia 10. Consualia 11. Vinalia 12. Robigalia 13. Liberalia 14. Neptunalia 15. Terminalia 16. Equirria 17. Opalia 18. Carmentalia 19. Vestalia 20.
564:
The phallus was considered a powerful symbol of fertility, virility, and protection in ancient Rome. The fascinus was believed to ward off the evil eye (malocchio) and bring good fortune. It was also thought to have the power to avert harm and bad luck. The fascinus was used as an apotropaic
586:
The eternal flame was believed to protect the city and its inhabitants. It represented the presence of Vesta, the goddess of hearth, home, and family. The Vestal
Virgins were responsible for maintaining this flame and performing rituals to ensure its perpetual burning.
607:(or Rota Fortune) was believed to be spun by the goddess Fortuna, the goddess of luck, chance, and fortune. As she turned the wheel, it would bring either good or bad fortune to individuals, symbolizing the unpredictable and capricious nature of life.
545:“Manu" means hand in Latin, and "fica" refers to the fig, a slang term for female genitalia, due to the hand gesture's resemblance. The amulet depicts a hand with the thumb protruding between the index and middle fingers, resembling the fig gesture.
536:) and bring good luck. Its shape is reminiscent of a horn, which is associated with fertility, strength, and protection in many cultures. Worn as a necklace or kept as a talisman, the cornicello is a popular charm to ward off envy and bad luck.
457:
Please don't resubmit drafts without substantially changing any of the actual content or addressing previous declines. It wastes reviewers' time and does not increase the likelihood of the draft being accepted whatsoever.
516:
The term "cimaruta" comes from the
Italian words "cima" (sprig or top) and "ruta" (rue), referring to the rue plant. It is usually a silver amulet in the form of a stylized rue sprig, often featuring three main branches.
590:
The flame of Vesta was central to Roman religion and was considered a symbol of Rome's safety and eternal life. Extinguishing the flame was considered an ominous sign, potentially heralding disaster for the city.
498:
and study of Gods belonging mainly to the Latin, Sabine and
Etruscan pantheons, but there’s an ongoing interest and open worship of the less known Italic populations, such as Oscans, Samnites and Veneti.
207:
tags using the button below. This will let reviewers know a new draft has been submitted in their area of interest. For instance, if you wrote about a female astronomer, you would want to add the
597:
The Star of Hope is the ancient symbol for the italian land (even before the romans were The Romans), it is meant to be Venus and comes from the ancient name Greeks used for Italy, "Esperia".
561:
The fascinus typically takes the form of a phallus or phallic symbol. It can be found as a standalone object or incorporated into various designs, such as pendants, rings, and sculptures.
520:
Each branch can bear a variety of symbols, such as a crescent moon, a key, a serpent, a flower, a hand, or a fish. These symbols are intended to offer protection and ward off evil.
529:
The cornicello, also known as the
Italian horn or corno, is another traditional Italian amulet, especially popular in Southern Italy. “Cornicello" means "little horn" in Italian.
523:
The cimaruta is traditionally used as a protective charm against the evil eye and other malevolent forces. It is often hung in homes or worn by individuals for protection.
675:
487:
Italic
Paganism or Italic polytheism is the different traditions and pagan practices based only around divine pantheons and folk magic of Italic populations.
532:
It resembles a twisted horn or chili pepper and is usually made from gold, silver, or red coral. The cornicello is believed to protect against the evil eye (
680:
685:
558:
The term "fascinus" comes from the Latin word for "spell" or "witchcraft" and is closely related to "fascinare," meaning to enchant or bewitch.
513:
The cimaruta is an ancient
Italian folk charm rooted in the traditions of Southern Italy, particularly associated with the region of Campania.
652:
637:
542:
The manu fica (also known as the fig sign) is an ancient gesture and amulet with roots in various
Mediterranean cultures, including Italy.
141:
245:
165:
223:
655:
416:
352:
153:
48:
604:
159:
109:
76:
186:
113:
from experienced editors. These venues are only for help with editing and the submission process, not to get reviews.
583:
The fire symbolizes the hearth, home, and family. It is also a symbol of the continuity and eternal life of Rome.
507:
Italian religion is represented by different symbols, mostly relating to pagan symbols and italian folk amulets:
634:
491:
420:
356:
52:
412:
348:
190:
171:
63:
If you have not resolved the issues listed above, your draft will be declined again and potentially deleted.
44:
555:
The fascinus is an ancient Roman symbol and amulet, deeply rooted in Roman and earlier Italic traditions.
259:
60:
If you would like to continue working on the submission, click on the "Edit" tab at the top of the window.
249:
204:
125:
494:(Cult of the Roman Gods) and the Vecchia Religione traditions. Italicorum practitioners believe in the
661:
397:
333:
29:
616:
121:
193:
to find examples of
Knowledge's best writing on topics similar to your proposed article.
83:
Please do not remove reviewer comments or this notice until the submission is accepted.
669:
580:
The sacred, eternal flame kept burning in the Temple of Vesta by the Vestal
Virgins.
147:
128:. Some WikiProjects are more active than others so a speedy reply is not guaranteed.
404:
340:
178:
175:
36:
476:
459:
277:
437:
373:
309:
300:
Please note that if the issues are not fixed, the draft will be declined again.
120:, or if the review is taking a lot of time, you can try asking for help on the
658:
631:
533:
495:
203:
To improve your odds of a faster review, tag your draft with relevant
569:
key role in guarding the sacred fascinus during public rituals.
383:
319:
15:
436:
428:
392:
372:
364:
328:
308:
269:
24:
484:
Italian Paganism and it’s traditions (i added the sources)
615:
The celebration of italic festivals is centered around
292:
281:
101:
68:
390:
Submission declined on 16 September 2024 by
326:
Submission declined on 16 September 2024 by
22:
Submission declined on 16 September 2024 by
415:. If you need help with referencing, please see
411:sources are required so that information can be
351:. If you need help with referencing, please see
347:sources are required so that information can be
47:. If you need help with referencing, please see
43:sources are required so that information can be
403:This submission is not adequately supported by
339:This submission is not adequately supported by
35:This submission is not adequately supported by
8:
144:– a basic overview on how to edit Knowledge.
676:AfC submissions by date/16 September 2024
199:Improving your odds of a speedy review
7:
653:Aradia or the gospel of the witches
142:Knowledge:Contributing to Knowledge
174:– make sure your article includes
14:
681:Draft articles on Southern Europe
166:Knowledge:Writing better articles
656:Reconstructionist Roman Religion
467:
449:
97:editing or submitting your draft
686:AfC submissions on other topics
66:If you need extra help, please
479:16:51, 16 September 2024 (UTC)
462:16:53, 16 September 2024 (UTC)
154:Help:Referencing for beginners
1:
168:– how to improve your article
162:– how to develop your article
160:Knowledge:Article development
107:at the AfC Help Desk or get
74:at the AfC Help Desk or get
187:Knowledge:Featured articles
156:– how to include references
702:
549:or carried as a talisman.
417:Referencing for beginners
353:Referencing for beginners
80:from experienced editors.
49:Referencing for beginners
603:In Roman mythology, the
492:Cultus Deorum Romanorum
280:15 days ago. Reviewer:
191:Knowledge:Good articles
172:Knowledge:Verifiability
150:– how to use the markup
441:
377:
313:
226:Add tags to your draft
135:How to improve a draft
118:feedback on your draft
440:
376:
312:
185:You can also browse
126:relevant WikiProject
475:No sources cited? ~
179:third-party sources
600:Wheel of Fortuna
442:
378:
314:
662:Etruscan religion
632:Vecchia Religione
594:The Star of Hope
490:It is based upon
446:
445:
433:
432: 15 days ago.
426: Declined by
382:
381:
369:
368: 15 days ago.
362: Declined by
318:
317:
304:
303:
285:
274:
273: 15 days ago.
267: Declined by
103:ask us a question
95:If you need help
90:Where to get help
70:ask us a question
693:
605:Wheel of Fortune
474:
471:
470:
456:
453:
452:
431:
425:
405:reliable sources
401:
395:
384:
367:
361:
341:reliable sources
337:
331:
320:
297:
295:
288:
287:
275:
272:
266:
236:Editor resources
230:
228:
217:Women scientists
106:
73:
37:reliable sources
33:
27:
16:
701:
700:
696:
695:
694:
692:
691:
690:
666:
665:
650:
645:
629:
617:Roman festivals
613:
575:
505:
485:
482:
472:
468:
454:
450:
427:
424:
391:
389:
363:
360:
327:
325:
305:
293:
291:
276:Last edited by
268:
265:
264:
237:
233:
232:
231:
224:
222:
200:
196:
195:
183:
136:
132:
131:
100:
91:
87:
86:
67:
56:
23:
21:
12:
11:
5:
699:
697:
689:
688:
683:
678:
668:
667:
649:
646:
644:
641:
635:Religio Romana
628:
625:
612:
609:
574:
571:
504:
501:
483:
481:
480:
464:
463:
444:
443:
434:
421:Citing sources
402:
387:
380:
379:
370:
357:Citing sources
338:
323:
316:
315:
306:
302:
301:
298:
286:
263:
262:
238:
235:
234:
221:
201:
198:
197:
182:
181:
169:
163:
157:
151:
145:
138:
137:
134:
133:
130:
129:
114:
92:
89:
88:
85:
84:
81:
64:
61:
57:
53:Citing sources
34:
19:
13:
10:
9:
6:
4:
3:
2:
698:
687:
684:
682:
679:
677:
674:
673:
671:
664:
663:
660:
657:
654:
647:
642:
640:
639:
636:
633:
626:
624:
620:
618:
610:
608:
606:
601:
598:
595:
592:
588:
584:
581:
578:
577:Vesta’s Fire
572:
570:
566:
562:
559:
556:
553:
550:
546:
543:
540:
537:
535:
530:
527:
524:
521:
518:
514:
511:
508:
502:
500:
497:
493:
488:
478:
466:
465:
461:
448:
447:
439:
435:
430:
422:
418:
414:
410:
406:
399:
394:
388:
386:
385:
375:
371:
366:
358:
354:
350:
346:
342:
335:
330:
324:
322:
321:
311:
307:
299:
296:
290:
289:
283:
282:Inform author
279:
271:
261:
260:Fix bare URLs
258:
255:
251:
247:
243:
240:
239:
229:
227:
220:
218:
214:
210:
206:
194:
192:
188:
180:
177:
173:
170:
167:
164:
161:
158:
155:
152:
149:
148:Help:Wikitext
146:
143:
140:
139:
127:
123:
119:
115:
112:
111:
105:
104:
98:
94:
93:
82:
79:
78:
72:
71:
65:
62:
59:
58:
54:
50:
46:
42:
38:
31:
26:
20:
18:
17:
651:
630:
621:
614:
602:
599:
596:
593:
589:
585:
582:
579:
576:
567:
563:
560:
557:
554:
551:
547:
544:
541:
538:
531:
528:
526:Cornicello
525:
522:
519:
515:
512:
509:
506:
489:
486:
408:
344:
256:
253:
246:Citation bot
241:
225:
216:
212:
208:
202:
184:
117:
116:If you need
108:
102:
96:
75:
69:
40:
205:WikiProject
670:Categories
659:Stregheria
643:References
627:References
623:Megalesia
539:Manu Fica
242:Easy tools
611:Festivals
552:Fascinus
534:malocchio
510:Cimaruta
257:Advanced:
213:Astronomy
209:Biography
122:talk page
110:live help
99:, please
77:live help
473:Comment:
455:Comment:
413:verified
409:Reliable
349:verified
345:Reliable
294:Resubmit
176:reliable
45:verified
41:Reliable
648:Sources
573:Symbols
503:Amulets
496:worship
248: (
638:Aradia
477:Liance
460:Liance
429:Liance
393:Liance
365:Liance
329:Liance
278:Liance
270:Liance
219:tags.
215:, and
25:Liance
124:of a
419:and
398:talk
355:and
334:talk
250:help
189:and
51:and
30:talk
672::
619::
407:.
400:).
343:.
336:).
252:)
244::
211:,
39:.
32:).
458:~
423:.
396:(
359:.
332:(
284:.
254:|
55:.
28:(
Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Additional terms may apply.