Concept information
Preferred term
mafia myths and mythologies
Definition
- The Mafia is a secret criminal organization that originated in Sicily. Mafia myths and mythologies were fostered by the mysterious and surreptitious nature of the group as well as by dramatic media accounts; both created a fictionalized aura that encompassed the group and its legendary exploits, which later became accepted as truths. [Source: Encyclopedia of Transnational Crime & Justice; Mafia Myths and Mythologies]
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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/mafia_myths_and_mythologies
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