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The '''squasc''' (pronounced {{IPA-it|ˈskwaʃ|}}) is a [[mythological]] being of the Eastern [[Lombardy]] region [[folklore]].<ref>Crimi, Federico and Facchetti, Giulio M.[https://web.archive.org/web/20110720173303/http://www.uninsubria.eu/research/compscicomm/CV_CompSciComm/Facchetti.pdf] ''Il grande libro dei misteri della Lombardia risolti e irrisolti'' [http://www.newtoncompton.com/index.php?lnk=101&ISBN=978-88-541-1041-0&idaut=1603;1604;&idcur=], Newton & Compton, 2008, pages 430, {{ISBN|978-88-541-1041-0}}, {{ISBN|88-541-1041-8}}</ref> |
The '''squasc''' (pronounced {{IPA-it|ˈskwaʃ|}}) is a [[mythological]] being of the Eastern [[Lombardy]] region [[folklore]].<ref>Crimi, Federico and Facchetti, Giulio M.[https://web.archive.org/web/20110720173303/http://www.uninsubria.eu/research/compscicomm/CV_CompSciComm/Facchetti.pdf] ''Il grande libro dei misteri della Lombardia risolti e irrisolti'' [http://www.newtoncompton.com/index.php?lnk=101&ISBN=978-88-541-1041-0&idaut=1603;1604;&idcur=], Newton & Compton, 2008, pages 430, {{ISBN|978-88-541-1041-0}}, {{ISBN|88-541-1041-8}}</ref> |
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It is said to be small, hairy, tawny, similar to a [[squirrel]] without tail, but with an [[anthropomorphic]] face.{{cn}} |
It is said to be small, hairy, tawny, similar to a [[squirrel]] without a tail, but with an [[anthropomorphic]] face.{{cn}} |
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Its nature is somehow between that of a bad spirit (assimilable to the [[boogeyman]] or Blackman) and that of an [[elf]] or [[imp]]. Like the former, the squasc is summoned to frighten children, but like the latter it loves playing jokes on people, particularly young girls.{{cn}} |
Its nature is somehow between that of a bad spirit (assimilable to the [[boogeyman]] or Blackman) and that of an [[elf]] or [[imp]]. Like the former, the squasc is summoned to frighten children, but like the latter it loves playing jokes on people, particularly young girls.{{cn}} |
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Revision as of 21:47, 15 February 2023
The squasc (pronounced [ˈskwaʃ]) is a mythological being of the Eastern Lombardy region folklore.[1]
It is said to be small, hairy, tawny, similar to a squirrel without a tail, but with an anthropomorphic face.[citation needed]
Its nature is somehow between that of a bad spirit (assimilable to the boogeyman or Blackman) and that of an elf or imp. Like the former, the squasc is summoned to frighten children, but like the latter it loves playing jokes on people, particularly young girls.[citation needed]
See also
References
- ^ Crimi, Federico and Facchetti, Giulio M.[1] Il grande libro dei misteri della Lombardia risolti e irrisolti [2], Newton & Compton, 2008, pages 430, ISBN 978-88-541-1041-0, ISBN 88-541-1041-8
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