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  2. Brazilian mythology - Wikipedia

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    Brazilian mythology is a rich and diverse part of Brazilian folklore with cultural elements, comprising folk tales, traditions, characters, and beliefs. The category is representative of Brazil’s greater culture, being a melting pot of Iberic traditions brought by the Portuguese settlers, African traditions brought by Africans during the ...

  3. Iara (mythology) - Wikipedia

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    According to Brazilian folklore, Iara was a beautiful warrior-woman, [6] [32] a young indigenous woman who developed admirable skills in warwfare in a patriarchal tribe, gaining admiration of the whole tribe and respect from her father, [33] the chief of the tribe, but aroused the envy of her brothers who decided to murder her [6] during the night.

  4. Pomba Gira - Wikipedia

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    ' crossroads ' [1]) is the name of an Afro-Brazilian spirit evoked by practitioners of Umbanda and Quimbanda in Brazil. [2] [3] She is the consort of Exu, who is the messenger of the Orixas in Candomblé. Known by many names, or avatars, Pombajira is often associated with the number seven, crossroads, graveyards, spirit possession, and witchcraft.

  5. Coco (folklore) - Wikipedia

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    In Brazil, the Coco appears as a humanoid female alligator called Cuca. She is dressed like a woman with ugly hair and a sack on her back. Cuca appears as one of the main villains in children's books Sítio do Picapau Amarelo by Monteiro Lobato, but in the books she appears like a powerful witch that attacks innocent children. Artists ...

  6. Headless Mule - Wikipedia

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    A cursed woman transformed into a headless, fiery mule due to a grave sin, often adultery with a priest. Known for loud neighing , sulfuric odor, and fiery manifestations. The Headless Mule ( Portuguese : mula sem cabeça , pronounced [ˈmulɐ ˈsẽjm kɐˈbesɐ] ) is a mythical character in Brazilian folklore .

  7. List of solar deities - Wikipedia

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    Aqalax, Kathlamet sun woman. [1] Jóhonaaʼéí, the Navajo Sun god, known as "The One Who Rules the Day" Kisosen, the Abenaki solar deity, an eagle whose wings opened to create the day and closed to cause the nighttime; Napioa, the Blackfoot deity of the Sun; Tawa, the Hopi creator and god of the Sun; Wi, Lakota god of the Sun

  8. Giant Water Lily legend - Wikipedia

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    The Giant Water Lily or Vitória Régia legend (Portuguese: Lenda da vitória-régia) is an origin story among the Tupi-Guarani indigenous people of Brazil. Plot [ edit ]

  9. Category:Brazilian mythology - Wikipedia

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    Brazilian mythology in popular culture (6 P) D. Brazilian deities (10 P) L. Lost City of Z (10 P) Pages in category "Brazilian mythology" The following 17 pages are ...