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The Genius of Palermo (in Italian Genio di Palermo, also called Genio or Palermo) is one of the city symbols and the lay patron of Palermo.He was the ancient numen and genius loci of the Sicilian city. The Genius is the emblem of Palermo, the personification of the city, and symbol of its inhabitants. Its origins are probably pre-Roman, but there is no accepted archetype of this legendary and mysterious patron deity. According to the myths passed down from Ovid in the first century it symbolizes the genius loci, or the metamorphosis of an animal spirit into a masculine figure.

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  • Der Genius von Palermo ist Wahrzeichen und Schutzpatron der Stadt Palermo. Er wird als alter Mann mit einer Krone und einem geteilten Bart dargestellt, der auf einem Thron sitzt und auf seinen Armen eine große Schlange hält, die ihn in die Brust beißt oder an ihr saugt. (de)
  • The Genius of Palermo (in Italian Genio di Palermo, also called Genio or Palermo) is one of the city symbols and the lay patron of Palermo.He was the ancient numen and genius loci of the Sicilian city. The Genius is the emblem of Palermo, the personification of the city, and symbol of its inhabitants. Its origins are probably pre-Roman, but there is no accepted archetype of this legendary and mysterious patron deity. According to the myths passed down from Ovid in the first century it symbolizes the genius loci, or the metamorphosis of an animal spirit into a masculine figure. The snake symbolizes Scipio Africanus, who was helped by Palermo in the war against the Carthaginians of Hannibal. In gratitude, Scipio is said to have gifted the city with a golden basin, with a central statue of a warrior with a serpent feeding on his chest. The symbol of the serpent may have more than one meaning: it is linked to land and water, fertility, rebirth and renewal. The snake is also a symbol of prudence, antagonist of the sun, and bearer of knowledge related to physical force. In addition to the serpent, the symbology of the Genius also include a crown, a scepter and a dog. In 1400 the leaders of Palermo adopted the image of the Genius as part of the city seal. The Genius of Fieravecchia, also called the Genius of Revolution Square, took on a new role during the riots of 1848, becoming the symbol of the desire for freedom and emancipation of Palermo from Bourbon rule: in that time the people in revolt gathered around the statue, and draped it in the flag in protest. Personifying the ideals of the city, the Genius took on a role as a lay patron, complementary to that of Santa Rosalia. «Panormus conca aurea suos devorat alienos nutrit»(Palermo the golden dell, devours hers and feeds the foreigners. Latin inscription on the edge of the basin of the Genius statue at City Hall of Palermo.) (en)
  • Le Génie de Palerme (en Italien Genio di Palermo) est l'ancienne divinité tutélaire, esprit du lieu et emblème de la ville de Palerme. Il est aussi appelé tout simplement Genio (Génie) ou Palermo (Palerme). Le Génie de Palerme est la personnification de la ville et le symbole de ses habitants de toutes origines ou appartenance ethnique, culturelle, religieuse et sociale.Il est représenté comme un homme d'âge mûr, barbu et couronné, tenant un serpent qui se nourrit de sa poitrine. (fr)
  • Il Genio di Palermo è il nume tutelare della città, o genius loci, complementare a Santa Rosalia, patrona della città. È anche chiamato Genio o Palermo. È raffigurato come un uomo maturo dalla barba divisa, incoronato e abbracciato ad un serpente che si nutre al suo petto. In tutta la città ne esistono diverse rappresentazioni, di cui sette sono sculture (due delle quali sono fontane), due dipinti in affresco (uno di questi opera di Vito D'Anna) e un'altra è un mosaico posto all'ingresso della Cappella Palatina. È uno degli emblemi di Palermo. (it)
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  • Der Genius von Palermo ist Wahrzeichen und Schutzpatron der Stadt Palermo. Er wird als alter Mann mit einer Krone und einem geteilten Bart dargestellt, der auf einem Thron sitzt und auf seinen Armen eine große Schlange hält, die ihn in die Brust beißt oder an ihr saugt. (de)
  • Le Génie de Palerme (en Italien Genio di Palermo) est l'ancienne divinité tutélaire, esprit du lieu et emblème de la ville de Palerme. Il est aussi appelé tout simplement Genio (Génie) ou Palermo (Palerme). Le Génie de Palerme est la personnification de la ville et le symbole de ses habitants de toutes origines ou appartenance ethnique, culturelle, religieuse et sociale.Il est représenté comme un homme d'âge mûr, barbu et couronné, tenant un serpent qui se nourrit de sa poitrine. (fr)
  • Il Genio di Palermo è il nume tutelare della città, o genius loci, complementare a Santa Rosalia, patrona della città. È anche chiamato Genio o Palermo. È raffigurato come un uomo maturo dalla barba divisa, incoronato e abbracciato ad un serpente che si nutre al suo petto. In tutta la città ne esistono diverse rappresentazioni, di cui sette sono sculture (due delle quali sono fontane), due dipinti in affresco (uno di questi opera di Vito D'Anna) e un'altra è un mosaico posto all'ingresso della Cappella Palatina. È uno degli emblemi di Palermo. (it)
  • The Genius of Palermo (in Italian Genio di Palermo, also called Genio or Palermo) is one of the city symbols and the lay patron of Palermo.He was the ancient numen and genius loci of the Sicilian city. The Genius is the emblem of Palermo, the personification of the city, and symbol of its inhabitants. Its origins are probably pre-Roman, but there is no accepted archetype of this legendary and mysterious patron deity. According to the myths passed down from Ovid in the first century it symbolizes the genius loci, or the metamorphosis of an animal spirit into a masculine figure. (en)
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  • Genius von Palermo (de)
  • Genius of Palermo (en)
  • Génie de Palerme (fr)
  • Genio di Palermo (it)
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