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LENGHELO
The Lenghelo is a little elf or sprite present in the popular tradition of the Castelli Romani. According to the legend he has a tall and slender appearance, hence the name Lenghelo, which is "long" or "elongated". He is a mischievous but not evil Sprite, and according to folklore, he can be seen in various situations: walking on wooden stairs or hiding underneath them. Pranking whoever doesn't respect the family members of the house where he lives. He jumps on the stomach of the individuals he dislikes while they are asleep. In addition, the Lenghelo usually hides or breaks small objects in the house, but he can also find money or give winning numbers in the lottery. According to the popular tradition, the Lenghelo's hideout would be inside Palazzo Sforza-Cesarini in Genzano di Roma, but the most widespread belief, at least in the past, is that every family had one.