The marabbecca is a legendary creature that originates from Sicily. The creature, whose name is likely of Arab origin,[1] lives in wells and reservoirs, takes the appearance of a woman or amphibian[2] and only moves at night.[3] It is believed to have been invented by Sicilian parents to prevent their children from playing near wells.[4]

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  1. ^ "Marabbecca, la leggendaria creatura che vive dentro ai pozzi siciliani". Siciliafan (in Italian). 2019-05-22. Retrieved 2022-01-06.
  2. ^ "Le mostruose leggende siciliane nel film horror di Niccolò Ammaniti". L'Urlo | News e Lifestyle (in Italian). 2021-10-31. Retrieved 2022-01-06.
  3. ^ "Una creatura spaventosa vive nei pozzi siciliani: la Marabbecca è un vero mistero". Balarm.it (in Italian). Retrieved 2022-01-06.
  4. ^ "Marabbecca: un mostro che vive nell'oscurità e tramuta tutto in nulla". itCatania (in Italian). 2020-10-01. Retrieved 2022-01-06.