MALOCCHIO by GARAGELAND
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The sign of the horns is a hand gesture with a variety of meanings and uses in various cultures.
In Italy and some Mediterranean cultures, when confronted with unfortunate events, or simply when these events are mentioned, the sign of the horns may be given to ward off bad luck. It is also used traditionally to counter or ward off the "evil eye" (malocchio). With fingers down, it is a common gesture, by which superstitious people seek protection in unlucky situations (It is a more Mediterranean equivalent of knocking on wood).
Taken at an open-air concert last year.
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Comments (10)
jayfar
That is handy to know that!
durleybeachbum
Fascinating! I never knew that, not being superstitious.
ronmolina
Interesting for sure!
FredNunes
Great photo. I see this all the time and was ingorant to what it meant. Thanks! :-)
Mondwin
Cool idea and splendid shot my friend!!!Bravissimno!V:DDD.Hugsxx Whylma
prutzworks
Always thought it was a satanic symbol thanks for info
Rob2753
In Greece it means go to the devil or go to hell, nice shot
MrsRatbag
Excellent image with different layers of vision; well done!
wysiwig
I really like the double layer effect here. The background comes through spectacularly well. In the 1970s the horns were known as the "P-Funk sign" and were used by George Clinton and Bootsy Collins as the password to the Mothership, Now days it is associated with Heavy Metal./
JuliSonne
Rock on .....and Cheers