Legend of Manguda: the 'Ghost' that Frightened Residents of St. Louis and Helped Smugglers to Hide Goods

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Legend of Manguda: the 'ghost' that frightened residents of São Luís Those passing through the streets of São Luís during the night, in the 19th century, could face a mysterious figure dressed in white. In the midst of the darkness and precarious lighting of oil lamps, the appearance was enough to frighten residents and feed haunting stories. It was the Manguda, one of the best-known legends of the folklore of São Luís. Click here and sign up in…