Boto Encantado - Mermaid Wiki
WEBBoto Encantado is a dolphin shapeshifter from a traditional Amazon River folklore. During the night an Amazon river dolphin becomes a handsome young man who seduces girls, impregnates them, and then returns to the river in …
Myths And Legends Of The Amazon’s Pink River Dolphin - SA …
WEBApr 27, 2024 · The myth of the morphing river dolphin, a creature known as an encantado, has long been used – and still is used – in isolated parts of the Amazon as a cover story for unwanted or scandalous pregnancies, be they the result of a clandestine affair, an act of incest, or other illegal or dishonorable deed.
Encantado: Mythical Creature Overview and History
WEBThe Encantado is a mythical creature of South American folklore, often described as a river dolphin that can transform into a human. The legend of Encantado has its roots in the traditional beliefs of the people inhabiting the Amazon rainforest, particularly in Brazil.
Amazon river dolphin - Wikipedia
WEBThe Amazon river dolphin (Inia geoffrensis), also known as the boto, bufeo or pink river dolphin, is a species of toothed whale endemic to South America and is classified in the family Iniidae.
Amazon River dolphin - Whale & Dolphin Conservation USA
WEBThe boto is an ‘encantado’ – an enchanted shapeshifter living as a river dolphin by day and morphing into a handsome young man at night. Once transformed, the encantado leaves the river to attend parties and seduce young girls.
The Legend of the Pink Dolphin I Brazilian folklore - YouTube
WEBThe Legend of the Pink Dolphin I Brazilian folkloreUnraveling the Legend of the Pink Boto: discover the captivating story of the enchanted being that inhabit...
The Amazon Pink River Dolphin - Journey Machu Picchu
WEBNov 20, 2023 · One popular one surrounding the pink river dolphin, or boto, in Peru and other parts of the Amazon region, is the legend of the “Encantado.” The Encantado is often depicted as a magical being who can transform into a handsome and charming man who comes out of the river at night.
El Misterio del Boto Encantado: Seducción y Secretos en las
WEBAug 11, 2023 · Sumérgete en las profundidades del Amazonas y descubre el enigma hipnótico que rodea al "Boto Encantado", la criatura mítica que transforma las noches en un ...
Picture of rare pink dolphin wins award for best underwater ...
WEBFeb 17, 2023 · Kat Zhou's photo, named 'Boto Encantado', attempts to frame the endangered species whose numbers are falling year on year - capturing dolphin both above and below the surface at sunset.
Perfectly timed image of rare pink river dolphin wins top …
WEBFeb 20, 2023 · Entitled Boto Encantado, it was one of 6,000 pictures submitted by underwater photographers from 72 countries. “There’s a legend among locals in the Amazon that river dolphins, or 'botos', can transform into handsome men known as 'boto encantado' at night to seduce women.
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