The discarded Neapolitan, symbol of luck

May 23, 2023 583

BY: Matilde Diana

After 33 years of waiting, a number that in the Neapolitan Grimace represents the years of Christ, Naples becomes Italian champion for the third time in its history. The victory of the team of Luciano Spalletti, and the immense joy of all the fans who followed the game was certainly accompanied by superstitious rites, so important in the city of Vesuvius. 

For example, many, during the game, will have certainly stroked the hump of the “scartellato”, a curious character and typical of Neapolitan culture; It would, in fact, the ability to drive away the evil eye and bring luck to anyone who touches it.  

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SOURCE: https://italian-traditions.com

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