The Mbói Tuī (Art by Mike Azevedo)
Mbói Tu'i is one of the seven legendary monsters of Guaraní mythology feared by the peoples of South America. He is the second son of Tau and Kerana. His name literally means "snake-parrot" which accurately describes his appearance.
Appearance[]
Mbói Tu'i has the form of an enormous serpent with a huge parrot head and a huge beak. He also has a red, forked tongue the color of blood. His skin is scaly and streaked. Feathers cover his head. He has a harmful look that frightens everyone who has the bad luck to be found with him.
Overview[]
He is the child of Kerana and the embodiment of evil known as Tau after the latter captured Kerana to make her bear seven îons with Mbóoi Tui being among the seven.
He patrols the swamps and protects amphibian life. He enjoys the humidity and flowers. He lets out an incredible powerful and terrible squawk which can be heard from very far off and which instills terror in all who hear it. He is considered the protector of aquatic animals and the wetlands, and is also known as the lord of rivers and waterways.