The word "gypsy" always carries with it an aura of mystery, accompanied by charm and curiosity.
There are many myths about its origin and spread, but to delve deeper into this world, we can take the etymology of the Italian word "gitano" and its English translation "gypsies" as our starting point.
"Gypsies" are all those people who are part of a community, generally composed of different ethnicities and united by language.
The true origin of the term is Latin, from the word "aegyptanus", meaning Egyptian.
During their migrations from the Middle East to Europe, these nomads often claimed to be descendants of fallen Egyptian nobility, on a pilgrimage for various and sometimes fanciful reasons.
By claiming to have left their homeland to purify themselves from the guilt of having forged the nails with which Christ was crucified, they often obtained safe conduct passes signed by Popes and princes for this reason. With these documents, they traveled incessantly throughout Europe, practicing traditional professions of their culture that have evolved over time.
The meaning of the term "gypsy" is just one of many stories hidden behind this wandering people, and there are many legends and testimonies about their place of birth and their wandering across the world over the centuries…
