the urban legend galipote

 the power of men who can turn into animals, is embodied in our legends in the figure of Barras. However, also called galipote the man who becomes inanimate objects such as tree trunks and stones, the one who transfers his consciousness to an animal, and that magical powers have become an animal for various purposes.

According to the belief the galipotes are cruel and violent, of tremendous strength and an incredible immunity to weapons. Other legends say that these creatures just like people do bad things, such as prevent the passage of night walkers straying or frighten the way in dark areas. Not a few spots in the country are regarded as places of galipotes, and when it is necessary to cross them the traveler uses spells and amulets to ward off these creatures. The galipote that becomes dog called Lugaru

Moreover, the walking galipote tall striding or night bird flies become, drone or Zancu called. It is said that this creature sucks the blood of children during evenings and is linked to alleged sexual activities with children. They say it can also become invisible