Calabrian Mythology
Myths, legends, fables and magic are a large part of the Calabrian Psyche
Calabrian mythology is greatly influenced by that of Greece. Stories of the ancient gods of Olympus with their supernatural
powers to control forces of nature, men of great skills and enormous powers to make them more than mortal, even sought after
by the gods and strange creatures including giants, Cyclops and nymphs fill pages of the mythology that is woven together to
tell of the events leading to the early beginnings of Calabria and form the basis for much religious belief. The legends of mortal
men like those of Hannibal, Spartacus and the knights Templar recount the tales of battle, valor and intrigue that are the
patrimony of her long history.
Paradoxically, Calabria is rich in both fables and tales of witchcraft. Her fables and parables were told to impart wisdom and
morality by describing the bad ends that follow illicit or immoral deeds. Superstitions, black magic and witchcraft were the
vestiges of an earlier pagan time that gave supernatural powers to those willing to call upon evil spirits for assistance while
cursing or harming their victims. Over time we will tell these stories as best we can. Watch for them!
Calabrian mythology is greatly influenced by that of Greece. Stories of the ancient gods of Olympus with their supernatural
powers to control forces of nature, men of great skills and enormous powers to make them more than mortal, even sought after
by the gods and strange creatures including giants, Cyclops and nymphs fill pages of the mythology that is woven together to
tell of the events leading to the early beginnings of Calabria and form the basis for much religious belief. The legends of mortal
men like those of Hannibal, Spartacus and the knights Templar recount the tales of battle, valor and intrigue that are the
patrimony of her long history.
Paradoxically, Calabria is rich in both fables and tales of witchcraft. Her fables and parables were told to impart wisdom and
morality by describing the bad ends that follow illicit or immoral deeds. Superstitions, black magic and witchcraft were the
vestiges of an earlier pagan time that gave supernatural powers to those willing to call upon evil spirits for assistance while
cursing or harming their victims. Over time we will tell these stories as best we can. Watch for them!
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Suggested Reading and References for
further information and insights into Calabria
further information and insights into Calabria
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