The "stria" is a mysterious witch from Northern Italian folklore. The word "stria", a regional variation of the Italian "strega" (meaning "witch"), derives from "strige", ultimately rooted in the Latin "strix", a sinister nocturnal bird associated with witchcraft and dark omens. Deeply woven into ancient rural traditions, the Stria embodies the enduring fears and superstitions of generations past.
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