La Patasola

Origin and tradition

Colombian folklore tells of a one-legged forest woman who punishes hunters, loggers, and unfaithful or violent men.

Illustration in this atlas

A beautiful woman at first glance, then a one-legged monster with wild hair, sharp teeth, and a scream that splits the forest.

References and further reading

1. en.wikipedia.org — Patasola

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