Thousands gather before dawn for the official launch of beloved Skywhale’s new companion
Many cities have patron saints. In Palermo in southern Italy there is a story that a vision of Saint Rosalia, a young hermit, saved the city from a plague. In Berlin, you can see a black bear everywhere you look: on the city’s coat of arms, on street signs, as statues like teddy bears telling visitors they are welcome.
Around the world, part of living in a city is to believe in mythical creatures or visions that bring you salvation or protection. In Rome, perhaps most famously, there are Romulus and Remus, who were rescued by a she-wolf. One of the local football clubs, AS Roma, plays with a she-wolf on their badge, her teats clearly visible, just over the player’s hearts.
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