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Femminielli or femmenielli (singular |
'''Femminielli''' or '''femmenielli''' (singular '''femminiello''') is the traditional term for [[gay]] men who dress [[Feminine|femininely]], and have a feminine [[Gender Presentation|gender expression]] in Neapolitan culture. This term is not derogatory and does not carry stigma, instead are traditionally believed to bring luck. This term often overlaps with [[transgender]] girls. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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There is constant references in many sources to the ancient rituals behind the presence of the femminiello in Naples. Much of this came from Greek mythology- examples include Hermaphroditus, who's said to possess the beauty of the mother and Tiresias, the blind prophet of Thebes, who was transformed into a woman for seven years. |
There is constant references in many sources to the ancient rituals behind the presence of the femminiello in Naples. Much of this came from Greek mythology- examples include Hermaphroditus, who's said to possess the beauty of the mother and Tiresias, the blind prophet of Thebes, who was transformed into a woman for seven years. |
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== Tradition == |
== Tradition == |
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[[Category:Exclusive Identities]] |
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