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Pippo: An Italian Folklore Mystery of World War II.

Authors :
Perry, Alan R.
Source :
Journal of Folklore Research; May-Aug2003, Vol. 40 Issue 2, p115-148, 34p
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

Discusses the spread of the legend of Pippo in Italy during World War II. Legend's expression of the toll that war had upon the collective imagination of the common folk; Description of Pippo as a mysterious aircraft that the Italians were certain was specifically after them and their loved ones; Ways in which Pippo served many Italians as a means to concretize their fears.

Subjects

Subjects :
LEGENDS
WORLD War II
PSYCHOLOGY
WAR

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
07377037
Volume :
40
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Folklore Research
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
11176268
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2979/JFR.2003.40.2.115