Motta Buffetto Mound 7 by sandra46

Photography • Cultural and Spiritual Art • posted on Jul 03, 2013

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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)

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durleybeachbum

11:44AM | Wed, 03 July 2013

We have those prank playing chaps under bridges here. I forget what they are called.

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JuliSonne

11:57AM | Wed, 03 July 2013

Nice, to know they existed and that will get the tradition continues to live!! Well seen!!

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Cyve

12:08PM | Wed, 03 July 2013

Marvelous capture and great explications!

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bobrgallegos

12:37PM | Wed, 03 July 2013

Great shot and interesting narrative!

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A_Sunbeam

12:43PM | Wed, 03 July 2013

Fascinating story!

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prutzworks

12:48PM | Wed, 03 July 2013

thanx for info

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eekdog

12:50PM | Wed, 03 July 2013

glad the t pole was not put up, beautiful shot.

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jayfar

1:04PM | Wed, 03 July 2013

A super picture and a fascinating story.

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magnus073

3:02PM | Wed, 03 July 2013

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.

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Leije

3:25PM | Wed, 03 July 2013

Interesting shot of this old shrine !

alanwilliams

5:31PM | Wed, 03 July 2013

wonderful work

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jeroni

5:33PM | Wed, 03 July 2013

Splendid composition and colors my friend

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Kaartijer

5:53PM | Wed, 03 July 2013

Good composition!

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tofi

6:47PM | Wed, 03 July 2013

Stunning... all this greenery is certainly revitalizing. Gorgeous composition!

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Isabelle711

9:10PM | Wed, 03 July 2013

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 :))))))

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