Anatomy of a monster
Posted by staff / June 2, 2011
The heart-stopping nature of the creatures that haunt our collective cultural nightmares usually prevents any deep thought as to what makes them tick. Really, who takes the risk of dissecting the vampire once the stake is through its heart?
Walmor Corrêa is the rare exception who has not only pondered the inner workings of Brazil’s mythical creatures but rendered them in a series of anatomical drawings.
Curupira is a protector of the forest whose most startling physical characteristic is his backward-facing feet. He is said to lead destructive sport-hunter humans into traps that will have them wandering the forest forever with no hope of escaping.
Full story at Web Ecoist.
Very cool. Thanks, Kate!