Boitatá

The Boitatá is a legendary monster from Tupi-Guarani mythology. It takes the form of a huge fire serpent that appears and attacks those who harm the forests and animals of the Amazon.

Overview[]

It is said that at one time the jungle was accompanied by darkness and floods that never ended, then the animals went to stay in the highlands. The boiguaçu, a snake that lived in a dark cave, was the only animal capable of seeing in the dark, so he takes advantage of the situation and decides to eat the part he loved the most, the eyes. After having eaten so many eyes, their light makes the snake's eyes become bright like two suns, its elongated body begins to burn in flames, at that moment the power escapes leaving the boiguaçu weak and it dies.

Now this snake appears like a beam of fire flying over the sky of the jungle, it is said that whoever meets the boitatá, could go blind, die or even go crazy. In order for this not to happen to those who come across the boitatá, they affirm that it is best to stay still, without breathing and with your eyes tightly closed until you feel that the snake is gone.