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Brazilian mythology is the subset of Brazilian folklore, with cultural elements of diverse origin found in Brazil, comprising folk tales, traditions, characters and beliefs regarding places, people, and entities. The category was originally restricted to indigenous elements, but has been extended to include:Medieval Iberic traditions brought by the Portuguese settlers, some of which are forgotten or very diminished in Portugal itself; as well as other European nations folklore, such as Italy, Germany and Poland.
African traditions brought by Africans to Brazil as slaves during the colonial times—including their religious beliefs;
Elements originated in Brazil by the contact between the three different traditions;
Contemporary elements that are re-elaborations of old traditions.
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