Brazilian folklore
19 entries in the Brazilian Folklore compendium.
Amazonas inlandThe preserved rainforest region of Amazonas outside Manaus.AnhangáSpirit tormenting the dead and guarding wildlife in Brazilian lore.Bode IoiôGoat unofficially elected city councilman in Fortaleza, 1922.BoitatáMythical fire snake or bull from Brazilian folklore.Maria Bonita (bandit)Brazilian cangaceira and folk heroine of the Northeast.Brazilian mythologyA melting pot of indigenous, European, and African traditions.Bumba Meu BoiBrazilian folk play mocking social hierarchy through an ox's death and resurrection.Cabeça de CuiaCursed fisherman turned river monster in Piauí folklore.CaipirasEthnocultural group from São Paulo with roots in rural colonial society.CangaçoSocial bandits of Northeast Brazil's arid hinterlands.CarrancaFigureheads on Brazilian river craft believed to ward off evil spirits.CurupiraBackward-footed forest guardian who punishes overcutting.Dona Beja19th-century Brazilian figure known for beauty and influence.GauchoSkilled horsemen of the South American pampas, brave and unruly.Iara (mythology)Brazilian water spirit who seduces and drowns men.Invisible City (TV series)Brazilian fantasy series about folklore entities and a detective's quest.LampiãoBrazilian bandit leader and folk hero of the Northeast.Maní (mythology)Tupi mythic girl whose grave yielded manioc.MapinguariMan-eating cryptid of Brazilian forests with backwards feet.
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