Ancient Snake Ritual Performed on May Day in Cocullo, Italy

In the Italian mountain village of Cocullo, a unique May 1st ritual involves placing live snakes around the statue of the village's patron saint, blending Catholic folk piety with an ancient pre-Christian cult.

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Der Heilige und die Schlangen von Cocullo

Im Bergdorf Cocullo in den italienischen Abruzzen werden am 1. Mai lebende Schlangen um die Statue des Dorfpatrons gelegt. Das Ritual verbindet katholische Volksfrömmigkeit mit einem Kult, der älter ist als das Christentum.

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Ancient Snake Ritual Performed on May Day in Cocullo, Italy

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Der Heilige und die Schlangen von Cocullo

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