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Scacciadiavoli, you'll come across it often in Maremma, especially in the old villages. It's the local name for gargoyles, those often grotesque sculptures in stone or terracotta that adorn the roofs of churches or ancient palaces. Their original function was to chase away evil spirits, hence their name which literally means "devil-chasers". For you, the traveler, they are a strong visual marker of the medieval history and popular beliefs of the region. Look closely at their expressions, they tell stories. They remind you that you are in a land rooted in its traditions.
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