ITALY Rome Lazio Woman with her hand in aws of The Bocca della Verita or Mouth of Truth

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ITALY Rome Lazio Woman with her hand in the jaws of The Bocca della Verita or Mouth of Truth thought to be a medieval drain cover in the portico of the Church of Santa Maria in Cosmedin. Tradition had it that the mouth would close over the hands of those who told lies. Italy Italia Italian Rome Roma Roman Lazio Capital City Europe European Mediterranean South Southern Bocca della Verita Mouth of Truth Lies Lying Veracity Honesty Superstition Mouth Closing On Shutting Myth Legend Tradition Medieval Drain Cover Face Manhole Single Solo Tourist Person Woman Female Girl Travel Holiday Vacation Destination Tourism Asian

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Location: ITALY Rome Lazio Church of Santa Maria in Cosmedin The Bocca della Verita or Mouth of Truth
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