What is alichino?

Alichino is a supernatural creature in Italian folklore, believed to be a type of demon or evil spirit. The word "Alichino" is derived from the Italian word "alici" which means "toxic". According to legend, Alichino is one of the three demons who guard the entrance to Hell. The other two are Rubicante and Barbariccia. Alichino is depicted as a humanoid creature with wings, a long tail, and horns on its head. It also has sharp claws and teeth, and its eyes glow in the dark. Alichino is believed to lure people towards sin and tempt them to commit evil deeds. The legend of Alichino has been featured in various works of literature, including Dante's Inferno and Neil Gaiman's The Sandman.