Saci-pererê, A famous trickster represented as a one-legged black boy wearing a magical red cap. He is known for smoking a pipe, appearing in whirlwinds, and playing pranks on people., Curupira, A forest protector with red hair and feet turned backward. He uses these inverted tracks to confuse and lead hunters or those who destroy nature astray., Iara, Originally a beautiful and intelligent Indigenous woman, she was attacked by her jealous brothers. She defended herself and killed them, but was punished by being thrown into the river, where she transformed into a mermaid. She lures men with her songs to drown them., Mula sem cabeça, A monster born from a curse placed on a woman who dates a priest. She transforms into a headless mule that has fire coming out of its neck., Boto cor-de-rosa, An Amazonian legend about a pink dolphin that transforms into a handsome, well-dressed man during June festivals. He seduces young women and takes them to the bottom of the river., Mami Wata, A powerful water deity often depicted as a mermaid or a woman with snakes. Her myth is a hybrid, containing elements from African, European, and Indian cultures, and she is said to bring prosperity or death to those she seduces., Madam Koi Koi, A famous legend in Nigerian boarding schools about a beautiful teacher known for her aggressive behavior and the "koi-koi" sound of her red high heels. After dying in an accident, students claim they can still hear the clicking of her heels in the corridors at night., Bloody Mary, An urban legend based on the historical figure Mary I of England, Guaraná, The story tells of a highly esteemed young boy from an indigenous tribe who was killed by the envious god of darkness. Following his death, his eyes were planted in the ground so that a small plant providing energy to people could grow. This act gave origin to the guaraná plant., Mandioca, Mani was a very dear indigenous girl who passed away and was buried by her mother inside her oca (hut). The mother's constant tears seemed to water the earth where the child was buried. At that exact spot, a nutritious tuber began to grow, which the people named mandioca.

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