Yakumama
- Mother of Water
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Description
One of the most legendary monsters living in the Amazon forests in South America. This legend has also been heard in Paraguay, Argentina and Brazil. It floats at the mouth of the Amazon River, as well as in nearby lagoons, as it is their protective spirit.
This is a large snake, up to 60 meters long. Local shamans say that Yakumama travels to an area called the Boiling River.
According to local legends, Yakumama is considered the mother of all marine life, she has the ability to absorb any living creature passing at a distance of 100 steps. Locals blew the conch horn before entering the river, believing that hearing the noise, the snake would manifest itself if it was in the area.
Indigenous people said that Yakumama devours its prey and spits out giant splashes of water, thus destroying its victims. Many fishermen with all their vessels disappeared, and others say they heard a noise like a tremor after his disappearance, as if Yakumama was satisfied with his prey.
