The Headless Mule of Araújo Island
On Araújo Island there is a very high "Pau D'Alho". Around it, forming a perfect circle, are groupings of stones — including the "Mirror Stone". Whoever crosses the circle at midnight on a full moon night can see the Headless Mule: she is eternally imprisoned in the circle of stones, condemned to never escape.
- Headless mule imprisoned
- Diffusion: Medium
The legend
On Araújo Island there is a very high "Pau D'Alho". Around it, forming a perfect circle, are groupings of stones — including the "Mirror Stone". Whoever crosses the circle at midnight on a full moon night can see the Headless Mule: she is eternally imprisoned in the circle of stones, condemned to never escape.
Character
Headless mule imprisoned
Location
Araújo Island; Paraty Bay
Observations and sources
Local version of the national myth of the Headless Mule. It fulfills a social function: it discourages children from going out at night. Sources: rpmparaty.blogspot.com; keikolina.com.br
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