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The Janas: Sardinia’s mysterious fairies – a blend of myth, archaeology and tradition

The mysterious Janas of Sardinian folklore Among the most fascinating legends of Sardinia are those that tell of the Janas, mysterious figures that populate the island’s rich folklore. According to popular tradition, the Janas are small magical creatures, often described as fairies or nature spirits, who live in hidden places: caves, rock cavities and …

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Stories of saints, stones and giants

Ancient men turned to stone by eternal punishment, gigantic creatures living in inaccessible places, little fairies capable of weaving golden patterns among the mountain ridges. The legends of Sardinia arise from the need to give a name to what was once pure mystery and which, perhaps, will remain so forever.

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