Cult of the Dead in Naples: “Anima Pezzentelle” and Legends

di Andrea Romanazzi While strolling through the narrow alleys of the Sanità district in Naples, you might come across intriguing little chapels, known as “grotte” (caves) of the souls in purgatory. Inside these chapels, a recurring scene unfolds: praying souls engulfed in flames, arms outstretched, seeking dedicated prayers – what’s colloquially referred to as a … Continua a leggere Cult of the Dead in Naples: “Anima Pezzentelle” and Legends