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The "mariposamarina" is a creature that arises from the union of the vital energy of the butterflies and the wisdom of the waves of the sea. According to legend, at a time when the balance between nature and humanity was in danger, butterflies and sea waves came together to create a creature that could protect and preserve the balance of the coastal ecosystem.

The Mariposamarina has the body of a butterfly, but with a skin that shines like sea water and wings that can change shape and size as needed. Her eyes glow with an intense blue glow, like sunlight in the water. Its tail is long and thin, like an olive, and it can be used for swimming or floating in water.

Skills:

Camouflage: The Mariposamarina can change its appearance to suit its surroundings, becoming a butterfly, an olive, or even a piece of coral.

Swimming: Can swim at great speed and depth, and can be kept floating in the water for hours.

Habitat

The mariposamarina live in the seas and coasts of the world, especially in areas with great biodiversity and ecological balance. It can be found in areas with corals, algae, and other marine ecosystems.

PRESENTADO POR: Sebastián Molina Díaz

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Valery Pupo Hernandez

The Mariscálida: A Mythical Costeña Creature

The Mariscálida is a mythical creature of the Colombian coast, born from the union of ancient sea spirits and the first rays of sunrise. This guardian of the coasts possesses abilities such as aquatic healing, weather manipulation through enchanting melodies, shape-shifting between human and sea creature, and bioluminescence to guide lost sailors. The Shellfish is described as a creature with smooth, shiny skin that changes color with light, wavy algae-like hair, and large, luminous eyes. In its marine form, it sports an iridescent, serpentine body adorned with intricate shimmering patterns. Her personality is compassionate-concerned, wise-mystical, playful-curious and fierce-protective, making her a symbol of the harmonious relationship between humans and the sea.

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In the coastal regions of a faraway land, where the salty breeze dances with the tropical palms, there exists a mythical creature known as the "Marisma Seraph."

Originating from the depths of the azure sea and the lush mangrove forests, the Marisma Seraph is said to have emerged from a union between the ethereal spirits of the ocean and the enchanting guardians of the mangroves. Legends speak of a time when these spirits, yearning to protect the delicate balance of their coastal realm, fused their essences to create this mystical being.

The Marisma Seraph possesses a captivating allure, blending the grace of the sea with the mystique of the mangroves. Its iridescent scales shimmer with hues of turquoise and emerald, reminiscent of the ocean's depths, while its flowing mane of seaweed and mangrove leaves whispers tales of the forest's secrets and with eyes like shimmering pearls. It commands the elements, protecting the shores and nurturing life in its habitat. With a haunting song, it enchants those who hear it. The Marisma Seraph embodies the duality between the serenity of the sea and the vitality of the mangrove, being both gentle and formidable.

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Jorge Eliecer Carrillo Vargas

My mythical coastal creature is called the “Jalapata” that emerges from the thick mountains where loneliness abounds.

The Jalapata is an imposing and majestic creature that radiates a supernatural presence in its natural habitat. Its body is covered by dense, deep green fur. Its eyes shine with a hypnotizing intensity, capable of leaving people captivated by its penetrating gaze.

Considered both a guardian and a threat, the Jalapata is known for its ability to terrorize villagers with its majestic presence and earth-shattering roars. However, it can also offer protection to those who respect the secrets of the bush and honor the balance between man and nature.

The Jalapata personifies the very essence of the Colombian Caribbean mountain: wild, untamed and deeply mysterious. Their presence evokes a sense of reverence and awe.

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Luis Esteban Lara Navarro

My mythical creature is called: "Wild cat". It is said that its appearance is the same as that of a cat, but it walks on its two hind legs, has a human face and usually plays the accordion. This creature has the power to attract his victims using his accordion. Once he catches his prey, he forces her to play an instrument so that she can join him and play music until she dies.

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Andrey Jose Atencio Molinares

My mythical creature it's called " selfish cachaco "

Its origin is in neighborhoods and towns where there is one or more stores where people could ideally purchase things if they need something at home.

This creature took place when in a store in Sucre the seller was tired of letting his customers go without paying and simply leaving debts that the customers would never pay, so much was the energy and bad karma that the sign he had in his store in The main entrance was attached to his face, making his head rectangular and saying the message "Hoy no fio, mañana si" He is very skilled and the only thing he seeks is justice, but if he has to terrorize someone like this he has to do it. This creature torments dishonest and irresponsible people during the nights with terrible bad luck and poverty with the payments and purchases they make in any store in Sucre.

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Jeidy peñaloza

THE SPECTER OF THE MANGROVE

The Specter of the Mangrove is a terrifying and ruthless creature that lurks in the mangroves of the Colombian Caribbean coast. Feared by local communities, it is said to have originated from the depths of ancient legends, forged by dark and mysterious forces to embody the fears of the human psyche.

This spectral being possesses supernatural abilities, including the power to blend seamlessly with the shadows of the mangroves, making it virtually undetectable until it strikes. Its piercing eyes, glowing like embers, have the unnerving ability to instill paralyzing fear in its prey, rendering them helpless in its grasp.

With claws as sharp as blades and a ferocity unmatched, the Specter relentlessly hunts down its victims, fueled by the terror it invokes. It is a creature of pure malevolence, feeding on the fear and despair it instills in those who dare to cross its path, leaving behind a trail of horror and devastation.

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My mythical creature from the coast is the wooden spoon (Cuchara e´ palo), story tells its origin goes back to the beginning of time, it is believed that it was born from the love between a human and an oak tree and it is recognized to look like a human and with a hunched body and wooden like a spoon, that its head is sunken on one side and pronounced on the other, people says it has the ability to shake anything with its head and the strength of its body is so indescribable that it seems to never break and it´s believed that it has done deep excavations in the Magdalena River so that the great ships can navigate through it.

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Juan Gutierrez

my creature is the masked corroncho, he sees with his wid-eyes all those who tell lies, he attacks at night, he gets into your mind and makes you have nightmares, it is said that he who is trapped by this spirit is condemned for the rest of his life to not be able to speak.

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Keyler Gómez

"The Mystical Alligator of the Celestial Waters"

This creature embodies a blend of mystical and celestial qualities, manifesting both ethereal grace and primordial force. He possesses an enigmatic allure that draws others to his realm with his heavenly radiance and otherworldly presence. With his serene and calm demeanor, he exudes an aura of celestial wisdom and a deep connection to cosmic forces. He is both a guardian and a guide, navigating the heavenly waters with a sense of purpose and divine grace. His celestial gaze guards the secrets of the universe, reflecting the depths of his ancestral soul and his cosmic origins. The upbeat rhythm and sounds of instruments such as accordion, bagpipes and drums would resonate with the very essence of this mystical creature and its marine environment. With his serene yet powerful presence, he stands as a beacon of light in the heavenly realm, embodying both heavenly majesty and earthly humility.