If it is known that in Naples you are always ready to add a place at the table, it should not be surprising to find one empty. In that chair it is fearfully believed to sit a beautiful woman with long hair that no man has ever looked into the eyes. It is the beneficial spirit of the house, the beautiful Mbrian, also called Meriana or ÄMmeriana, from the Latin "meridiana", in which you can also come across in the form of gecko or butterfly. The legend tells of a princess abandoned at the altar. Driven to madness by the disappointment of love, wandered the streets of the city. From a distance, with envy, he observed the simple everyday life of passers-by desiring that their happiness that had been taken from her. The sovereign then offered money and prosperous gifts to anyone who welcomed his daughter. Hence the habit of the maiden’s spirit to leave gifts in the homes of those who have a good heart. Upon entering the home of a Neapolitan do not forget to say goodbye, despite there is no one waiting for you. Don’t chase away a gecko or a butterfly, you may be driving your luck away from your home, and if the curtains get excited don’t be afraid but smile kindly to the beautiful Mbrian.