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Fescennine verses
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Fescennine verses

Early form of Italian poetry, named after Fescennia in Etruria, consisting of obscene and abusive verse dialogues sung by masked dancers at harvest, weddings, and other festivals. Originally intended as fertility or good-luck charms, the Fescennine verses were also believed to avert the evil eye.
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