and Sciacca

Daisy decoration within a rhombus and continuous vine leaves on a green background

it was then useful at night to quench one's thirst

"round" decoration consisting of a central daisy on a green background and four acanthus leaves on a blue background and a Frederickian braid

used to ward off evil and protect the home and its inhabitants

Medusa mezzobusto h cm 41 Gerle da parete and SciaccaThe head of Medusa is a very present symbol in Sicilian culture. Medusa was one of the three Gorgons, monstrous creatures with snakes for hair. Anyone who looked directly into her face turned to stone. In Sicilian tradition, the head of Medusa is often used as a symbol of protection against evil and negative influences. It is often depicted as a mask with intertwined snakes and is used as a decoration on buildings, doors, gates, and various objects.