Galipote (mythological creature)

The Galipote (Spanish pronunciation: [galiˈpote]), also called Zángano (pronounced [ˈsaŋɡano]) or Lugarú (pronounced [luɣaˈɾu]), is a legendary creature from the Dominican Republic, originally from San Juan, which probably dates back to the 17th and 18th centuries. It was a mythical being characterized by the ability to transform into different animals and inanimate objects (such as trees or stones), as well as enjoying atrocious strength and immunity against firearms.

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