Posted By: FireHawk
Ndrangheta's structure, why is it so complex? - 03/24/24 09:40 PM
Posted By: Strax
Re: Ndrangheta's structure, why is it so complex? - 03/24/24 10:12 PM
It is separated into 2 societies, Minor society and Major society. Then you have 'La Santa" which is like secret society within secret society.
Minor society
1. Giovane d’onore - It's not a real rank but it is assigned to babies born in 'Ndrangheta families,one day they can become full members.
2.Contrasto - trusted associate
3.Contrasto Onorato - literally means honored associate
4.Picciotto d'Onore - Lowest rank , just someone who is running around executing orders.
5.Camorrista - same like number 4,but with more trust and experience, and they are given orders/tasks that 4. cannot perform.
6.Sgarrista or Camorrista of Sgarro - Camorrista with important position,last rank in Minor society.
Major society
1.Santista - first and lowest rank of Major society
2.Vangelo - Also called "Evangelist",these are members that complete initiation, they swore allegiance to 'Ndrangheta by putting his hand on a photo of the gospel.
3.Quartino
4.Trequartino
5.Padrino o Quintino - highest rank of 'Ndrangheta meaning "The Godfather".
There are some more ranks discovered in 2010,regarding highest members of 'La Santa'. Politicians , freemasonry members,secret service members can become part of 'La Santa'.
La Santa
Crociata
Stella
Bartolo
Mammasantissima
Infinito
Conte Ugolino
Posted By: Hollander
Re: Ndrangheta's structure, why is it so complex? - 03/24/24 10:26 PM
It's more like a cult than any other Italian Mafia.
The SocietĂ Maggiore culminates in the figure of the Conte Agadino. The name is probably a reference to Count Ugolino, whom Dante depicts as eating his own children in the Inferno. The boss of the 'Ndrangheta may eat his children, sell them, sacrifice them without facing a vendetta. Arriving at the top of the 'Ndrangheta means acquiring the power to kill and betray one's own blood.
Posted By: Havana
Re: Ndrangheta's structure, why is it so complex? - 03/25/24 02:01 PM
Aren't some of the organizations in Apulia structured like the N'Drangheta?
Or perhaps in Apulia they are actually part of the N'Drangheta?