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    Who was the mythical bald, one eyed dwarf, always seen riding a pig, and where did he come from?

    Question #47876. Asked by peasypod. (May 27 04 9:28 PM)


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    		Curupura

    [May 28 04 2:19 AM] Senior Moments writes:

    Took me a while to track the location down as it was also spelt as Curupira.

    Also known as Matuyu. South American mystical creature and/or nature spirit, described as a wild boy with pointed ears, green teeth, fiery eyes and hair, his feet pointing backwards, which supposedly help the wild animals and is a defender of nature and ecology.

    According to legend, Curupira is unpredictable and can occasionally seem wicked. His dedication to nature and knowledge of mankind wickedness and weaknesses can often make him seem cruel. His most interesting features are his feet. They are backwards, so an enemy who is tracking him will go the wrong way, and an enemy who is fleeing will run right to him. Sometimes the Curupira appears riding a wild animal, usually a wild pig...
    http://www.occultopedia.com/c/curupira.htm

    May 28 04, 1:15 AM

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