- Iara (mythology) - Wikipedia
Iara, also spelled Uiara, Yara or Hiara (Portuguese pronunciation: [iˈaɾɐ], [wiˈaɾɐ], [ujˈaɾɐ]) or Mãe das Águas ([ˌmɐ̃j̃ dɐz ˈaɡwɐs], "mother of the waters"), is a figure from Brazilian mythology based on Tupi and Guaraní mythology
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- Iara | Myth and Folklore Wiki | Fandom
The Iara - or mother of water, as she is also known - is one of the most controversial myths of Brazilian folklore, mainly due to its origin The Brazilian mermaid, in fact, would be a derivation of the Tupi myth of Ipupiara, a male aquatic monster that brutally attacked the natives
- Iara - Enchanting River Mermaid of the Amazonian Brazilian Legend
The legend of Iara, the mystical water nymph from Brazilian folklore, tells of an enchanting yet dangerous creature lurking within the Amazon River Known for her beauty and siren-like allure, Iara can captivate the hearts and minds of those who venture too close to her waters
- Iara: The Siren of the Amazon, Guardian of Waters and Souls
In the annals of myth, Iara is also referred to as the “Mother of Waters,” a dual-natured guardian of both peril and protection She has a siren’s voice, captivating all who hear it Fishermen, hunters, and even the casual wanderer by the river’s edge are susceptible to her hypnotic song
- Iara: Brazils Lady of the Lake - Rejected Princesses
The fish there thought she was pretty cool, so they transformed her into a half-fish, half-human person — the first of an entire branch of river-dwelling mermaids called Iara
- Brazil: Iara | USC Digital Folklore Archives
The word Iara literally means “lady of the lake” and the myth tells the story of a beautiful mermaid with green hair and brown skin According to the story, she would sit on a rock and brush her hair When any men came by, she would start singing as a way to lure them into the water
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