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SOURCES: http://img580.imageshack.us/img580/3153/folkloresource.jpg
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from left to right, in order of appearance:
Corpo-Seco (Dry-body) - according to legend, a man who spent his life beating the mother. When he died, he was rejected by God and the Devil, including the land that spurned him disgusted. One day, rose from his tomb, completely rotten, and lives clinging to trees after they are dried.

Mae -de- Ouro (Mother-of-gold) - Represented by a bright woman who flies through the air. In some parts of Brazil, takes the form of a beautiful woman who inhabits caves and after attracting married men, makes them leave their families.

Curupira - is also a protector of forests and wildlife. Represented by a dwarf with long hair and their feet facing backwards. Persecuting and killing those who disrespect nature. When someone disappears into the woods, many people believe that is the work of curupira.

Saci Perere - is represented by a black boy, who has only one leg. You are always with his pipe, and a red cap that gives you magical powers. Lives readying pranks and have fun a lot. likes to frighten horses, burning food, and wake up people with laughter.

Cuca - a major mythological beings of Brazilian folklore. Legend has it that it was an ugly old in the form of an alligator that robs children naughty.

Boitata - Represented by a snake of fire that protects the forests and animals and has the ability to pursue and kill those who disrespect nature.

sorry translate by google.

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