Catalina, Loan’s grandmother, the child who disappeared more than 10 days ago, mentioned Pomberito when talking about the disappearance of his grandson in several television interviews. This enigmatic figure, deeply rooted in Guaraní folklore, has aroused curiosity and intrigue around the case.
When asked what she thought about the little boy’s disappearance, the old woman answered: “They told me that maybe Pomberito took him.” He also mentioned that in the area of 9 de Julio, Corrientes, “they have holes in the trees.” “It’s the devil that comes out at noonwhen the sun is hot and there are many heresies before the creatures,” he delved into the popular myth.
El Pomberito: guardian of nature and being double-faced
The Pomberito, also known as the Pombero, is a mythical figure with a long history in the Guaraní cultures of Paraguay, Argentina and BrazilHe is represented as a small, robust man, with a long beard that hides his face, feet that point backwards and a straw hat that protects him from the sun. Its home is the forests and rural areas, where it acts as a guardian of nature and its creatures.
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This mythical being is known for its dual nature. On the one hand, it is considered a benevolent protector which helps farmers and shepherds, taking care of their crops and animals in exchange for small offerings such as tobacco, honey or sugar cane. It is even said that can guide lost travelers in the forest and protect children who venture into it.
However, the Pomberito also has a dark and mischievous side. He can be vengeful towards those who do not respect nature or make fun of him. It is said that he can make strange noises at night, whistle disturbingly and even kidnapping children who go too far into the woods without permission. Some believe it can change shape, become invisible, and even imitate the voice of a human or animal.
This story has a key presence in Corrientes culture, which convinces its boys and girls of nap under the threat that, if not, Pomberito will take them to the mountain. It has also been used for naturalize and make sexual attacks and rapes invisiblesince the Pombero is responsible for unwanted pregnancies in rural areas.
The myth of Pomberito: a reflection of the connection with nature and oral tradition
The myth of Pomberito is a reflection of the deep connection of Guaraní cultures with nature and its belief in spiritual beings that inhabit it. Through this figure, values such as respect for the environment, the importance of living in harmony with it and the consequences of not doing so are transmitted.
These legends have been transmitted orally from generation to generation, keeping alive a rich cultural tradition that forms an essential part of the region’s heritage. The mention of Pomberito by Loan’s grandmother recalls the persistence of these beliefs and their relevance in the daily life of many communities.even in moments of tragedy, such as the disappearance of the child.
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Valdés warned that all the clues about Loan’s disappearance lead to his grandmother’s house
The governor of Corrientes, Gustavo Valdés assured this Tuesday that all investigations into the disappearance of Loan Peña lead to his grandmother’s house. and to the elders who were at the lunch held on the day of the incident.
“After the work that was done, the raking of 500 hectares, all investigations lead to the house and the elders present“explained the provincial president in statements to the radio program “Cristina without turns.” Valdés pointed out, regarding the disappearance of the five-year-old boy in the town of 9 de Julio, that for the moment, “What the prosecutors say is that it would be a case of trafficking or co-optation for a purpose that has not been determined”.
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“We cannot rule out any hypothesis and that there are more people involved”, added the governor. Valdés said that the intention is to examine all the communications from July 9 at the time of the disappearance, noting that it is a place “that is not very big.”
Nevertheless, He pointed out that it is the Federal Justice, that has the necessary tools, which has to determine if the act was committed by an “international gang” or a group with “connections involved”. Regarding the suspicions about the actions of Commissioner Walter Maciel, who was accused of hindering the investigation of the disappearance that occurred on June 13, he recalled that it was the Corrientes police itself that provided the evidence to accuse him.
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