The Legend Of Saci-Pererê

If you are Brazilian, you’ve probably heard something about Saci-Pererê. Saci-Pererê is a Brazilian folklore about a magical one-legged boy who plays ticks on those he encounters. If you’ve ever lost a sock, burnt your toast, or forgot about an important appointment you can blame it on Saci-Pererê. Listen as one girl recounts a story told by her father of the time he swears he saw Saci-Pererê steal a cake he baked for his sister’s birthday.