Unsolved:Mãe-do-Ouro

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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 (English: 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.[1] 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.[2]

History

The origins of the Mãe-do-Ouro date to the 18th century Brazilian Gold Rush.[3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Valeriano, Maria Luiza (2020-08-17). "Lenda da Mãe do Ouro - Folclore brasileiro" (in pt-BR). https://escolaeducacao.com.br/lenda-mae-do-ouro/. 
  2. ↑ "Mãe-de-Ouro: lenda, origem do mito e explicação" (in pt-br). https://www.todamateria.com.br/mae-de-ouro/. 
  3. ↑ "Lendas da Cultura [sobrenatural mineira - Correio de Minas"] (in pt-BR). 2022-05-10. https://correiodeminas.com.br/2022/05/10/lendas-da-cultura-sobrenatural-mineira/. 



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