CUCA

(ALLIGATOR/OLD HAG)

A hideous old witch/alligator who kidnaps disobedient children. She lives in a cave in the middle of the forest making potions and kidnapping disobedient children, especially those who go to bed late.

FEATURES

Often protrayed as an blonde alligator with long claws

White hair, wrinkled skin, skinny and hunchback

Creepy voice and keen hearing

BEHAVIOR

Solely motivated by evil

Lurks on houses' roofs, and abducts children after some mischief

Only sleeps 1 night every 7 years

LULLABY

“Nana, neném, que a Cuca vem pegar,

Sleep, baby, that Cuca is going to get you,

Papai foi na roça, mamãe foi trabalhar.

Dad went to the countryside, mom went to work.

Bicho-papão, saia do telhado,

Bogeyman, get off the roof,

Deixe o(a) menino(a) dormir sossegado(a)...”

Let the boy/girl sleep peacefully...”

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