This contribution focuses on the figure of the donkey. In the first paragraph, it provides historical-symbolic and biblical references about the animal; then, starting from lexicographic tools, it offers a brief etymological history of the words ‘asino’ and ‘sceccu’. The article aims to provide a study on the geographical distribution in Sicily of some donkey ethnic nicknames, characterized by different categories of meaning.
Ivana Vermiglio (2024). Etichette comunitarie asinine in Sicilia. ETNOGRAFIE DEL CONTEMPORANEO, 7, 93-104.
Etichette comunitarie asinine in Sicilia
Ivana Vermiglio
2024-01-01
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This contribution focuses on the figure of the donkey. In the first paragraph, it provides historical-symbolic and biblical references about the animal; then, starting from lexicographic tools, it offers a brief etymological history of the words ‘asino’ and ‘sceccu’. The article aims to provide a study on the geographical distribution in Sicily of some donkey ethnic nicknames, characterized by different categories of meaning.
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