Madremonte

Origin and tradition

Colombian folklore describes Madremonte as a guardian mother of the mountain and forest, punishing those who trespass, pollute, or steal land.

Illustration in this atlas

A giant woman covered in moss, leaves, and mud, with eyes hidden beneath vegetation and a voice like a storm over trees.

References and further reading

1. en.wikipedia.org — Madremonte

These references offer further reading. Accounts and depictions vary; the atlas illustration is interpretive artwork, rather than historical or scientific evidence.