Sicilian Mythology

Aetna

Aetna Aetna is the volcano goddess of Sicily’s Mount Etna, the spirit for whom the mountain is named. Etna is ...

Hybla

Hybla is an indigenous Sicilian spirit, a primordial goddess of the Siculi, the people for whom Sicily is named. She ...

Palici

The Palici are sacred twins, indigenous Sicilian deities, venerated before the arrival of Phoenicians or Greeks in Sicily. The Palici ...

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Hybla

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Adrano

Adrano is Sicily’s sacred guardian. Together with his sons, the Palici, he protects Sicily and Sicilians. Adrano is the presiding spirit of Mount Etna. Adrano’s…

Kyane

Kyane Dark Blue ALSO KNOWN AS: Cyane ORIGIN: Greek; Sicilian CLASSIFICATION: Nymph; naiad Persephone wasn’t the only victim of Hades. Her childhood friend, the water…

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