Creatures and Monsters of Central and South American Folklore
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 Published On Jun 24, 2023

A thrilling journey through Central and South America, exploring its lesser-known and popular mythical creatures and monsters.

Let's discover unique tales and cultural insights about these captivating supernatural beings.

Unearth the unseen world of:

Boitatá - Brazilian folklore

Sombrerón - Guatemalan folklore

Siguanaba - Salvadoran and Honduran folklore

Mapinguari - Brazilian and Peruvian folklore

Curupira - Brazilian folklore

Cegua - Costa Rican and Nicaraguan folklore

Cuero - Chilean folklore

Cadejo - Guatemalan, Honduran, and Salvadoran folklore

Pombero - Paraguayan and Argentinean folklore

Moñái - Guaraní mythology of Argentina and Paraguay

Yacuruna - Amazonian folklore of Brazil, Peru, and Ecuador

Silbón - Venezuelan folklore

Duende - Guatemalan and Salvadoran folklore

Luz Mala - Argentinean folklore

Pishtaco - Andean folklore of Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador

Ciguapa - Dominican Republic folklore

Yacumama - Amazonian folklore

Boraro - Brazilian folklore, specifically Tupi-Guarani mythology

Minhocão - Brazilian folklore

Nahuelito - Argentinean folklore

Cipitio - Salvadoran folklore

Maricoxi - Brazilian folklore

Madremonte - Colombian and Venezuelan folklore

A Mula-Sem-Cabeça - Brazilian folklore

Sisimite - Guatemalan folklore

O Saci Pererê - Brazilian folklore

Camazotz - Mesoamerican mythology of Guatemala, Belize, and Honduras


If you are interested in mythical creatures and monsters, check these lists:

Top 200 Mythical Creatures and Monsters from Around the World:    • Top 200 Mythical Creatures and Monste...  
Creatures and Monsters of Asian Folklore:    • Creatures and Monsters of Asian Folklore  
24 Notorious Creatures from Norse Mythology:    • 24 Notorious Creatures from Norse Myt...  
14 Types of Dragons Found in Myths and Fairy Tales:    • 14 Types of Dragons Found in Myths an...  
23 Creatures and Characters Related with Christmas and Winter Holidays:    • 23 Creatures and Characters Related w...  
9 Notorious Creatures from Slavic Folklore:    • 9 Notorious Creatures from Slavic Fol...  

If you want to know more about each particular creature, check these videos:

Harpies - The Grotesque Bird Women of Greek Mythology:    • Harpies - The Grotesque Bird Women of...  
The Minotaur: Birth and Death of a Monster - Greek Mythology:    • The Minotaur: Birth and Death of a Mo...  
Unicorn - Myths and Beliefs Around the World:    • Unicorn - Myths and Beliefs Around th...  
Chimera - The "3-in-1" Creature of Greek Mythology:    • Chimera - The "3-in-1" Creature of Gr...  
Why Cerberus Was Chosen as the "Bouncer" of the Underworld:    • Why Cerberus Was Chosen as the "Bounc...  
Baba Yaga - The Ugly Evil Witch of Slavic Folklore:    • Baba Yaga - The Ugly Evil Witch of Sl...  
Phoenix - The Mythical Bird That Never Dies:    • Phoenix - The Mythical Bird That Neve...  
The Myth of Medusa and Perseus:    • The Myth of Medusa and Perseus - Gree...  
The Cyclopes - Savage Giants and Master Craftsmen:    • The Cyclopes - Savage Giants and Mast...  
Fenrir - The Biggest Enemy of the Norse Gods:    • Fenrir - The  Biggest Enemy of the No...  
Wendigo - The Ever Hungry Demon:    • Wendigo - The Ever Hungry Demon - Nat...  

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