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A 400 BCE statuette of the goddess Artemis riding a deer, found in Siracusa (now on display at Museo Orsi). Such votives were used to venerate deities throughout the ancient Greek Mediterranean. Artemis is the mistress of animals and wild, untamed things. The wilderness is where you'll feel her presence. She is the goddess of the hunt and hunters. She protects women in childbirth and maidens. She is a symbol of female independence, and shows us the value of solitude and wild, untamed places. She was strongly venerated in Siracusa and beyond. #experiencesicily #sicily #artemis #artemide #ancientgreek #magnagrecia #archaeology #archeologia #sicilia #siciliabedda #italy #italia #sicilyvacation #sicilians_world #ig_sicily #siciliaph #siciliafoto #fotosicilia #sicilyphoto #instasicilia #siculamenteDoc #sicily_tricolors #ig_visitsicily #Sicilia_PhotoGroup #smallgrouptours #traveltogether #authenticsicily #sicilytour #sicilytravel #viverelasicilia (at Museo archeologico regionale Paolo Orsi) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWkC7e2sS0S/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Cannoli alla ricotta😍💖 #siciliamia #sicilian #sicily #sicily🇮🇹 #sicilia #siciliabedda #siciliaph #lovesicily #siciliafood #italiafood #italyfood #desserts #ricotta #cannoli #tradizioni #traditions #cuisinetraditionnelle #healtyfood #foodporn #foodphotography #foodlover #foodblogger #mangersain #mangersainetbon #mangiarebene #mangiaresano #foodlover

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Join me in May 2019 with shamanic and wellness practitioner Tony Allicino, for Myths & Mysteries of Sicily: As Above/So Below, an uncommon journey through Sicily. Read the full itinerary and learn about our early-registration price incentives at https://trips.experiencesicily.com/trip/gjfz6utxbjrk3jqxnafv6jq3gjfx2  During this multi-sensory, off-the-beaten-path tour, you will not only discover the island's UNESCO sites and principal attractions, but also a deeper part of yourself through guided meditations, shamanic journeys, ceremonies, and rituals held in the island's hidden corners, like this one pictured, Teatro Andromeda. This tour is limited to 14 travelers and is filling up quickly. Contact me at [email protected] to register. #may2019 #sicilymaytour #teatro #theater #santostefanoquisquina #teatroandromeda #agrigento #experiencesicily #sicily #sicilia #siciliabedda #sizilien #italy #italia #italien #sicilyvacation #sicilians_world #ig_sicily #siciliaph #siciliafoto #fotosicilia #sicilyphoto #instasicilia #gf_italy #siculamenteDoc #sicily_tricolors #ig_visitsicily #Sicilia_PhotoGroup #smallgrouptours #traveltogether #authenticsicily #smallgrouptoursitaly  (at Teatro Andromeda) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bnab0zYn1xZ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1192dau59io3c

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A rainbow with Mount Etna in the background, taken today, by @experiencesicily guide @guida_turistica_sicilia Sebastiano Garifo, from the town of Centurpide in Enna province, Sicily, Italy #rainbow #centurpide #enna #etna #arcobaleno #montagne #mountains #campagna #countryside #panorama #experiencesicily #sicily #sicilia #siciliabedda #sizilien #italy #italia #sicilians_world #ig_sicily #siciliaph #siciliafoto #fotosicilia #sicilyphoto #instasicilia #gf_italy #siculamenteDoc #sicily_tricolors #ig_visitsicily #traveltogether #smallgrouptours (at Enna)

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In the days leading up to the Feast of Santa Lucia, December 13, many Sicilians refrain from eating pasta and only eat un-ground wheat grain, or "farro," that is prepared as a dish called cuccìa. Devotees observe this ritual to remember the severe famine that struck Siracusa and Palermo in 1646. During that time of Spanish domination, the faithful prayed to their patron saint, seeking relief from hunger. Finally in May, during a mass, a squawking quail flew into the duomo in Ortigia (NB, the name "Ortigia" comes from the Ancient Greek word "ortyx," which means quail.). At that moment, a messenger entered the church announcing that ships had arrived carrying wheat grain, a scene documented in this altar in the photograph. All hailed it a miracle, attributing the relief to Santa Lucia having answered their prayers. Now, annually for her feast day in December and also again in May, devotees process a precious silver statue (shown yesterday) through the streets in homage to the patron saint of sight, eyes, light, and wheat. Celebrate light with us! Join us in New York City this Sun., Dec. 10 at 2PM at Cacio e Vino restaurant to celebrate the Feast of Santa Lucia. Your reservation includes a four-course traditional Sicilian menu with wine, tax, and gratuities included, a short concert by music duo Villa Palagonia, a presentation about the cult of Santa Lucia by Experience Sicily, and a raffle of various prizes. Reserve your spot at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/celebrate-la-festa-di-santa-lucia-saint-lucy-tickets-40074891078 #patronsaint #santalucia #saintlucy #feast #festa #festadisantalucia #cuccia #ortigia #ortygia #siracusa #syracuse #altar #experiencesicily #sicily #sicilia #siciliabedda #sizilien #italy #italia #sicilians_world #ig_sicily #siciliaph #siciliafoto #fotosicilia #sicilyphoto #instasicilia #gf_italy #siculamenteDoc #sicily_tricolors #traveltogether #cacioevino (at Ortigia Siracusa)

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Buongiorno from Sicily! Let's experience Sicily together! #perfectday #goodmorning #dreamy #breezy #experiencesicily #sicily #sicilia #siciliabedda #sizilien #italy #italia #italien #sicilytourism #sicilytravel #sicily_tourism #sicily_travel #sicilyvacation #sicilians_world #ig_sicily #siciliaph #siciliafoto #fotosicilia #sicilyphoto #instasicilia #gf_italy #siculamenteDoc #sicily_tricolors #ig_visitsicily (at Casteldaccia)

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From Taormina, you see the north face of Etna, which is best observed in the early morning when the sky is clear of her volcanic steam. Our 2018 Myths & Mysteries of Sicily tour starts here on May 24, when we'll learn about the nymph Thaleia, Zeus' lover, who after being swallowed by the earth to hide from the goddess Hera, became the foundation of Mount Etna. Join us for a inspirational, multi-sensory experience in Sicily to hear the rest of this story! Learn more about our early registration incentive, valid until Nov. 1, at https://experiencesicily.com/2018-tours-of-sicily/. #etna #taormina #messina #thaleia #mythology #maytour #experiencesicily #sicily #sicilia #siciliabedda #sizilien #italy #italia #italien #sicilyvacation #sicilians_world #ig_sicily #siciliaph #siciliafoto #fotosicilia #sicilyphoto #instasicilia #gf_italy #siculamenteDoc #sicily_tricolors #ig_visitsicily (at Taormina)

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One could argue that the Parco Archeologico della Neapolis in Siracusa (The archaeological park dedicated to the "New City" in Syracuse) often steels the thunder from the ancient ruins travelers can find in the "old city," or Ortigia, pictured. Ortigia, the ancient island center of Siracusa, has been occupied by modern civilizations since the 8th century B.C.E., so it's easy to miss its ancient ruins, often right before your eyes. In this photo, on the left, still stands the temple to Athena, which now acts as the essential structure of the city's Duomo. Look closely, and you'll see the Doric columns buried in the stones. On the right, the baroque municipal building sits on top of what once was a temple to the goddess Artemis. Meanwhile, one may visit the temple dedicated to Artemis' twin brother, Apollo, almost immediately when you arrive on Ortigia over the bridge named for Santa Lucia. Next to Demeter and Kore (whose temple was located on Siracusa's mainland) the cults of Athena, Artemis, and Apollo (and Aphrodite too) were significant in Siracusa. #ortigia #duomo #ortigiaduomo #athena #artemis #archaeology #archeologia #ancient #antico #ancientgreece #magnagrecia #ancientgreek #experiencesicily #sicily #sicilia #siciliabedda #sizilien #italy #italia #sicilyvacation #sicilians_world #ig_sicily #siciliaph #siciliafoto #fotosicilia #sicilyphoto #instasicilia #gf_italy #siculamenteDoc #sicily_tricolors #ig_visitsicily (at Cathedral of Syracuse)