Sculpture

Imaginary native animals of which we do not have a precise description. They are elusive and nocturnal and whoever finds them in the forest will have good luck.

Sometimes a mythological genius, sometimes a human figure, responsible for storms and tempests. He rises into the sky above the clouds, using various methods to carry out his work. With his clogs he causes storms.

It is a mythological creature described by Álvaro Cunqueiro. It is a white cat with a horn on its head through which it sprays water. It goes to houses at night and makes children pee in bed when they hear the sound of water drops falling from its horn. To avoid it, salt must be poured at the entrance of the bedroom.

Considered the legendary father of Galicia, founder of the city of Brigantia. According to legend, his descendants conquered Ireland, which is the origin of the Celtic tradition. The construction of the Tower of Hercules is also attributed to him, although it is well known that it is a lighthouse from the Galician-Roman period.

A woman from the Mouro people. A mysterious female figure, probably from the time of Gallaecia that adopts different representations. She can be from a beautiful young girl who guards treasures to an old woman who builds megaliths. Atmospheric phenomena are attributed to her.

Heiress of ancient rituals and magical legends, they know the occult arts: divination, spells... They also know and apply the healing properties of nature for physical and spiritual ailments.

A terrifying figure with the face of a woman and the body of a snake that lives in the aquatic environment. It is dangerous, especially for men, whom it can seduce and then devour, and for pregnant women, whose foetuses it can tear out for the same purpose.

Is one of the names given to the dragons in Galicia. The best known is that of Redondela, who lived in the Vigo estuary. Legend has it that he abducted beautiful maidens to devour them until twenty-four knights killed him.