Curnutu_cuntentu -

(Reed horns): Infidelity involving a mother, seen as fragile or weak.

Sicilian folklore even categorizes different types of "horns" based on their source, as detailed in the writings of Antonio Randazzo : curnutu_cuntentu

In Sicily, the term curnutu (horned) is highly , meaning it carries multiple, sometimes contradictory, definitions: (Reed horns): Infidelity involving a mother, seen as

: The phrase often describes someone who prioritizes material gain or peace over rigid codes of honor. Historical proverbs suggest it is "better to be horned than a fool" ( megghiu essiri curnutu ca minchiuni ), implying that being a "horned" man is a localized shame known only to one’s town, whereas being a fool is a universal disgrace. (Reed horns): Infidelity involving a mother