The “Istrice”, hedhehog, is considered by Sicilian folklore a delicate…
The “Istrice”, hedhehog, is considered by Sicilian folklore a delicatessen and also a magical animal. His “aculea” since millennia were considered natural charms against the evil eye.
In my region, fishermen used them also as fishing floats because it was said they bringed good luck and anglers used them when fishes seemed to avoid their bates…some Italian Witches lore
