crisa
The following is an excerpt from: Cults, Myths and Legends of Ancient Sicily (Author: Ignazio Caloggero – ISBN: 9788894321913)
Crisa is the river divinity who personifies the ancient river Crisa, today's Dittaino, which flows not far from Assoro, a small village near Leonforte, in the province of Enna.
Cicero [1] speaks of a sanctuary in the countryside, on the road from Assoro to Enna, dedicated to the river god Chrysa. He tells that the governor-thief Verres sent an armed band that, during the night, attempted to steal the marble statue depicting Chrysa, which was placed inside the temple. The band, however, failed in their attempt, thanks to the alarm raised by the guards who brought a large crowd of people from the countryside who managed to defend the sanctuary.
[1] Cicero: Verrine lib II.IV,96.
Card insertion: Ignazio Caloggero
Photo: Dea di Morgantina Tourist District (Fountain of the Nymphs or Fonte di Crisa - Leonforte)
Informational contributions : Ignazio Caloggero, Sicily Region