Learn about the myth of the Spell of the Lupuna of Puerto Maldonado

The Peruvian jungle is not only full of cultural diversity, beautiful landscapes, different types of exotic animals and fauna, but there are also many legends and myths that surround this mystical place. If you are thinking of making a
tour in Tambopata
and you want to know a little more about its mythology, this article is for you!

As there are many legends of the Peruvian Amazon, we will focus on one of the most popular, specifically a myth of Puerto Maldonado. myth of Puerto de Maldonado. Read on to learn more about the myth of the Lupuna spell!

¿What is Lupuna?

Lupuna is a tree that is frequently found in the Peruvian jungle, and its scientific name is Ceiba pentandra. Physically, it is a huge tree with lots of sap. This one is often known for its popularity among dark sorcerers.

To find it, you have to walk through the depths of the jungle while listening to the sounds of different animals, so it is possible to find animals such as iguanas and even snakes.

It is believed that shamans visit this tree when no one is around so they can cast their spells. But what is the legend of the jungle around this large tree? In the following section, we will find out.

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The spell of the Lupuna

The myth tells us that a local person was curious to know about the Red LupunaIt was heard that many witches frequented this tree. Therefore, he began his journey through the forest, where he had to pass through a hidden path covered with damp leaves.

This person says that he jumped from trunk to trunk to avoid stepping on the thorns, since they were scattered everywhere and slowed his walk. Then, he found some palm trees stripped of their mature leaves and trees spilling their sap, indicating that many people were passing through this area.

In addition, he says that he saw frightened snakes that slithered when they sensed his presence, as well as green iguanas, which looked at him in surprise, but without daring to take a step.

After hours of walking, he was able to spot the outstanding canopy of the Lupuna colorada. However, it was not as close as he imagined, so he had to walk a few more hours. Finally, this person reached the giant red tree and could appreciate its characteristic ventrudo stem, which is the abnormal belly in trees. In addition, he says that its impressive stem looked like it was about to burst with sap.

This person says that in the Lupuna colorada there was no one, neither living nor spirits. However, he was struck by the perfect cuts of skillful scalpels on the thick stem of the tree, as it seemed that someone was flaying its bark to extract some mystery from it.

It had been heard in the village that in the lonely times of sepulchral silence, a sorcerer expert in binding and untying spells often visited this tree. They say that he waits until there is no visitor in the forest to prepare, at the foot of the tree, a thick mate with the rope of drunkenness.

Then, he takes a bowl with the bitter concoction and begins his rite accompanied by nasal chanting and circles around the Lupuna. Then, he makes gestures with his raised hand imploring the tree to grant him favors. Every so often, it makes whimpering sounds, as if it were a wounded animal, and the snake-like hissing sound it emits when it enters a trance attracts attention.

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When the sorcerer is sure that the Lupuna will do him the favor, he takes out of his bag a garment of the victim, folds it with great care, spits a greenish phlegm on it and staggeringly approaches the belly of the tree. Then, with his machete he gives it a perfect cut that opens the hard bark, and in the entrails of the Lupuna he hides the clothes of the unfortunate who from that moment begins to have his days numbered.

Soon, the spell takes effect, the victim, man or woman who is healthy, begins to swell, especially his or her belly. The victim believes he has gained weight, so no one notices the evil until it is too late.

This person, who tells the story, returns impressed after meeting the Lupuna colorada, and on the way he meets Don Shanti, a well-known sorcerer. Therefore, with annoyance he dared to tell her:

– Hello Don Shanti, they say that you go to the Lupuna every now and then, what are you going to do?

– I will punish myself for the lack of love, the infidelity, the deceit. I’m off to do a little job for my niece. The poor woman was abandoned by her fiancé on her wedding day. That I do not forgive. For me it is a mockery. Here on earth we pay for our mistakes and I make the bastards pay.

This revelation about good and evil made this person no longer want to bother this sorcerer, so without another word and before he got angry, he said goodbye to the vengeful sorcerer.

What did you think of this Peruvian jungle myth? As you can see there are many more interesting stories on this side of the world, so you will not regret visiting a mystical place like Puerto Maldonado. We hope you enjoyed this information!

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