What phenomenon, seen in Italy in the fourteenth century, was attributed to a tarantula bite, causing people to jump around, dance wildly, tear at their clothes, and beat each other with whips?

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The phenomenon described is known as tarantism, which was believed to be caused by the bite of a tarantula. It was said to be cured by music, specifically the fast-paced and frenzied tarantella dance.

What Phenomenon, Seen in Italy in the Fourteenth Century, Was