In Italy specifically, the gesture is known as the corna ('horns'). With fingers pointing down, it is a common Mediterranean apotropaic gesture, by which people seek protection in unlucky situations (a Mediterranean equivalent of knocking on wood).

The term "Manu Cornuto" simply refers to a hand gesture made by holding the middle and ring fingers closed on the hand with the thumb on top, while the index and little fingers are raised. By extension, we also call “Mano Cornuto” all the lucky charms (such as this pendant, very popular with our community ) which represent this movement.

2006年12月31日 · The Mano Cornuto or Horned Hand is an ancient symbol used to protect against the evil eye. In Italian, mano means ‘hand’ and corno means ‘horn’. This symbol also represents the Horned God of the Witches.

In Italy specifically, the gesture is known as the corna ('horns'). With fingers pointing down, it is a common Mediterranean apotropaic gesture, by which people seek protection in unlucky situations (a Mediterranean equivalent of knocking on wood).

A cornu or cornum (Latin: cornū, cornūs or cornum, "horn", sometimes translated misleadingly as "cornet"; pl.: cornua) was an ancient Roman brass instrument about 3 m (9.8 ft) long in the shape of a letter 'G'. The instrument was braced by a crossbar that stiffened the structure and provided a means of supporting its weight on the player's ...

2021年3月27日 · The cornu player was called by the Romans cornicen and played a key role in the correct and efficient management of the army. His function was primarily to produce a series of sonic signals rather than complex melodic phrases and comprised short, loud and powerful military motifs used to impart orders on the battle field .

In the military the cornu was primarily used to direct the movements of soldiers under a certain sign. In civilian life, the cornu was used to call the Roman people to assemble at important meetings, and later became associated with announcing the presence of the emperor. It was also played at the theater and gladiator fights.

Cornu (pl. cornua) is a Latin word for horn. Cornu may also refer to:

2024年9月16日 · Cornu, also known as the "horn of legions", is one of the most characteristic musical instruments of ancient Rome. Its sound resounded on battlefields, during triumphal processions and in the theatre, symbolizing the power and discipline of the Roman legions.

Cornu, (Latin: “horn”), large metal horn of ancient Rome, used as a military and ceremonial instrument. It was about 11 feet (slightly more than 3 m) in length and had the shape of the letter G, with a crossbar brace that supported the instrument’s weight on the player’s shoulder.