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social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > transnational crime and justice > definitions, changing concepts, and impact of transnational crime > mafia myths and mythologies

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mafia myths and mythologies  

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  • 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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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-FFNGNRSJ-Z

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