Boitatá
nature_spirit forest Brazilian single tradition · 1
Boitatá is a mythical fire snake from Brazilian native folklore that guards against humans setting fire to fields or forests. The name derives from the Tupi language. It is also sometimes described as a bull-like creature or a will-o'-the-wisp.
When
- Historical notes
- Documented by journalist Crispim Mira and analyzed by Amadeu Amaral (d. 1929, published 1948); depicted in approximately 30 artworks by folklorist Franklin Cascaes.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Cobra-Grande
- manifests as
- will-o'-the-wisp, fire snake, bull-like creature
- serves
- Jaci
- consort of
- Mula sem cabeça
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“the protagonist's grandfather Sandrinho is blinded by the Boitatá itself...the snake, also an eye-eater, is described in very contemporary fashion...the snake is so discreet that only those it captures can see it”
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