Legends in Brazil are very extensive and they have influences from religions, local superstitions, stories, traditional rituals and more. Brazilian folklore is magical and at times scary. Some of these legends and mythical creatures have been passed down for generations. Here are some stories that will give you the jitters:

Caipora

Brazil Org listed caipora as one of the most well-known mythological beings in the country. The caipora is a giant that lives in the forest and its body is covered with thick, dark hair and said to roam the rainforest by riding a large boar. Mostly, this is not a dangerous creature, according to the stories.

Headless Mule

The headless mule has, in place of its head, a fire burn brightly. The illumination coming from the fire makes it convenient for the mule to roam the grounds at night. The locals said that this also transforms to an enchanting but violent lady.

According to the folklore, people who meet her must run and hide because she may cast a bad spell; however, throwing a needle may help because the headless mule is weak against needles.

El Tunchi

Listverse described El Tunichi as an evil spirit that stalks the forest. It creeps up to people by making eerie, soft sounds. 

Some locals say that the creature is made up of souls of people who died in the jungle. Others claim that he is a ghost of a man who lost his way in the forest and eventually died.

If someone disrespects the forest, El Tunchi will be furious and start to whistle in high pitch to scare, hurt and ultimately kill the offender.

Saci-Pererê

According to legend, the Saci-Perere is a one-legged boy native to south and central Brazil. He loves to smoke using a pipe and said to be wearing a red-colored magical cap.

Locals said that, in the legend, the boy is always up to mischief, doing things like scaring the animals, whispering to frighten people and blowing out campfires he comes across. In some Brazilian regions, Saci is connected to the devil because he behaves badly and practice bad habits as well.