Ampelodesma
I fuochi sacri dei paesi iblei: il caso dell’ampelodesma di Cassaro e di Ferla
By: GIUSEPPE GARRO – The study presented below analyzes the rituals of fire in the small towns of Cassaro and Ferla located in the prov. of Syracuse in South Eastern Sicily. Specifically, the analysis considers the use of the ampelodesma plant used during the procession of Sant’Antonio (Cassaro) and of the Holy Saturday at Ferla.…