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The '''Festival of the snake-catchers''' is held every year on May 1st in [[Cocullo]], [[Italy]] in honour of St Dominic, saint patron protecting against snakebite and toothache<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/festivals-and-events/snake-charming-festival/|title=Italy's fascinating Festival of the Snake-Catchers|work=The Telegraph|access-date=2018-05-01|language=en-GB}}</ref>. It originates from an ancient paegan celebration in the honour of the goddess [[Angitia]]{{cn|dae=May 2018}} and sees a procession carrying the statue of St Dominic covered with snakes across the streets of the village. |
The '''Festival of the snake-catchers''' is held every year on May 1st in [[Cocullo]], [[Italy]] in honour of St Dominic, saint patron protecting against snakebite and toothache<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/festivals-and-events/snake-charming-festival/|title=Italy's fascinating Festival of the Snake-Catchers|work=The Telegraph|access-date=2018-05-01|language=en-GB|date=4 February 2016|first=Richard |last=Grant}}</ref>. It originates from an ancient paegan celebration in the honour of the goddess [[Angitia]]{{cn|dae=May 2018}} and sees a procession carrying the statue of St Dominic covered with snakes across the streets of the village. |
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Revision as of 22:29, 1 May 2018
| Festival of the snake-catchers | |
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 Statue of St Domenico being carried in procession at Cocullo | |
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Religious |
| Frequency | Annually |
| Location(s) | Cocullo |
| Country | Italy |
The Festival of the snake-catchers is held every year on May 1st in Cocullo, Italy in honour of St Dominic, saint patron protecting against snakebite and toothache[1]. It originates from an ancient paegan celebration in the honour of the goddess Angitia[citation needed] and sees a procession carrying the statue of St Dominic covered with snakes across the streets of the village.
- ^ Grant, Richard (4 February 2016). "Italy's fascinating Festival of the Snake-Catchers". The Telegraph. Retrieved 2018-05-01.