LEGGEND: THE POWER OF THE PINK DOLPHIN

Some communities near the Amazon River have spread various myths about the pink dolphin over the years, including the ability to transform into men at night and seduce women to impregnate them. According to legend, the pink dolphin hypnotizes young women into entering the river naked and having sex. But the cetacean always appears in the form of a man posing as a charming fisherman. This belief has led many people to fear pink dolphins, with families even advising young women not to go to the river after dark or to be wary of men who appear near the shore. People believe that pink dolphins only seek to steal women's hearts and impregnate them so they can have dolphin-shaped children. There are many variations on this legend: some claim that when the pink dolphin transforms into a man, he appears in elegant clothes; others say he arrives dressed in white. Others claim that the dolphin is capable of appearing at local festivals to seduce the most beautiful young woman and impregnate her before returning to the river. All versions agree that the dolphin only comes out at night and must return to the river before sunrise. Along with these legends, many people believe that pink dolphins have magical powers, which is why the local population cares for them.