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Stained glass in the Santos Coffee Stock depicting bandeirante Bartolomeu Bueno da Silva, known as Anhanguera, finding the Mãe-do-Ouro (in the center) accompanied by the Mães d'Água

The Mãe-do-Ouro (lit. 'Mother of Gold') is a Brazilian mythological figure primarily known in the folklore of the interior of the Brazilian Southeast, Northeast, and Center-West regions. Depending on the region, this figure takes the form of either a beautiful blonde woman that wears a silk dress or a fireball that has the ability to transform itself into the former. Her appearance is said to indicate areas where gold and precious minerals should not be exploited.

History

The origins of the Mãe-do-Ouro date to the 18th century Brazilian Gold Rush.

See also

References

  1. Valeriano, Maria Luiza (17 August 2020). "Lenda da Mãe do Ouro - Folclore brasileiro". Escola Educação (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  2. Banville, Sarah (16 September 2021). Monsters: 100 Weird Creatures from Around the World. Hachette Children's Group. p. 72. ISBN 978-1-5263-6350-3 – via Google Books.
  3. "Mãe-de-Ouro: lenda, origem do mito e explicação". Toda Matéria (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  4. "Lendas da Cultura [sobrenatural] mineira - Correio de Minas" (in Brazilian Portuguese). 10 May 2022. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
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