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by ariesms2u on January 28th, 2007

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Folklore: I have a wood carving which I got in Brazil. He has a left leg and a right foot, a pipe in his mouth, and a short elf-like hat. Over the years I have forgotten his name and want to give him as a gift. PLEASE HELP!!!!!

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  • by Sevens on February 1st, 2008

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    You have a carving of Saci, one of the most popular Brazilian characters in folklore. He is a prankster-type who is blamed for missing toys and scattered cattle or sour milk. He has similar counter-parts in most other cultures. He has a red hat, one leg, and likes to smoke a pipe.

    In most parts of Brazil he is considered harmless, but he does have the reputation of being a blood sucker in others. If you catch him and steel his hat, he will grant you a wish.

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