Tarantella Napoletana -

: Unlike the darker, "magico-religious" versions of the past, the Neapolitan style is characterized by flirtatious gestures and upbeat, cheerful melodies. From Folk Roots to Global Pop Culture

Victims, known as tarantati , would perform a rapid, whirling dance for hours or even days to "sweat out" the venom. This musical exorcism was led by musicians playing tambourines, mandolins, and guitars at a breakneck pace, creating a hypnotic effect meant to bring the dancer back to health. The Sound of Naples Tarantella Napoletana

The Spinning Cure: Unmasking the Magic of the Tarantella Napoletana : Unlike the darker, "magico-religious" versions of the