Sign of the horns
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The sign of the horns is a hand gesture with a variety of meanings and uses in various cultures. It is formed by extending the index and little fingers while holding the middle and ring fingers down w
A demonstration of the sign of the horns
Padmasambhava, the founder of Tibetan Buddhism, showing the Karana Mudrā. The statue is located in Namchi, India.
Italian handsigns: la fica, and le corna used for protection against the evil eye
Vocalist Ronnie James Dio making the sign at a concert in 2007. The gesture is quite common within heavy metal culture.
Ronnie James Dio
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Ronald James Padavona, known professionally as Ronnie James Dio, was an American heavy metal singer. He fronted numerous bands throughout his career, including Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Dio and Hea
Sign of the horns
…to show their enthusiasm for the band. Collins is depicted showing the P-Funk sign on the cover of his 1977 album Ahh... The Name Is Bootsy, Baby!. Ronnie James Dio was known for popularizing the sign of the horns in heavy metal. He claimed his Catholic Italian grandmother used it to ward off the evil eye (which…
Dio performing in 2009
Dio (left) and Ritchie Blackmore performing with Rainbow in 1977
Dio and drummer Vinny Appice performing with Heaven & Hell in Katowice, Poland, in June 2007