Kurupi (Guarani Mythology)/Apex Predator GX

## Summary

**Kurupira** is a figure in Guaraní mythology. He is one of the seven monstrous children of Tau and Kerana, and as such is one of the central legendary figures in the region of Guaraní speaking cultures. He is also one of the few figures still prominent in the modern culture of the region.

Kurupi is said to be somewhat similar in appearance to another, more popular figure from Guaraní mythology, the Pombero. Like the Pombero, Kurupi is said to be short, ugly, and hairy. He makes his home in the wild forests of the region, and was considered to be the lord of the forests and protector of wild animals. Kurupi's most distinctive feature, however, was a humongous penis that was ordinarily wound several times around his waist like a belt. Due to this feature, he was at one time revered by the Guaraní as the spirit of fertility.

Much like the Pombero, Kurupi is often blamed for unexpected or unwanted pregnancies. His penis is said to be prehensile, and owing to its length he is supposed to be able to extend it through doors, windows, or other openings in a home and impregnate a sleeping woman without even having to enter the house. Together with the Pombero, Kurupi was a scapegoat used by adulterous women to avoid the wrath of their husbands, or by single women to explain their pregnancies. Children fathered by the Kurupi were expected to be small, ugly and hairy much like their father, and if male to inherit something of their father's virility. In some cases, Kurupi is blamed with the disappearance of young women, supposedly stealing them away to his home in the forest for use in satiating his libidinous desires (rape).

The legend of Kurupi has faded somewhat in comparison to the Pombero, and figures more often as part of old tales. Rarely is he blamed with impregnating women anymore, although he is sometimes used to try and frighten young girls into being chaste.

## **Information**:

**Name**: Kurupi

**Age**: Unknown

**Gender**: Male

**Source**: Mythology

**Power Level**: **9-B** | **5-A**

**Classification**: God of Forests, Monster

**Notable Abilities**:

* Legendary Monster
* Star Form
Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Longevity, Enhanced Senses, Plant Manipulation and Body Control (His penis is said to be prehensile)

Fire Manipulation, Light Manipulation, Heat Manipulation and Large Size (Type 6)

**Energy Capacity**: **Wall Scale** (Should be comparable to his brother Ao Ao.) | **Star Scale** ("After die the seven maleficents ascended to the heavens transformed into seven small stars that we know today as the constellation of The Pleiades or The Seven Little Goats. The hideous bodies of the monsters consumed and their spirits purified, they rest forever in the high heavens.")

**Speed Level**: **Superhuman** (Can steal women at high speeds) | **Unknown**, **Speed of Light** Attack speed

**Strength Level**: **Unknown** | **Unknown**

**Resilience Level**: **Wall Scale** | **Star Scale**

* **Resistances**: Unknown

**Arsenal**:

* **Standard**: His long penis

**Intelligence**: **Average**

**Weaknesses**: Fire

**Stamina**: Unknown, at least Superhuman

**Range**: **Several meters**

**Environment**: Varies, Comes from forests.

**Key:** **Kurupi** | **Electra Star**

## References

1. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20180621043013/http://www.guiaamarilladeformosa.com/tau-y-kerana---los-siete-mitos-del-paraguay.html «Taú y Kerana. Los siete mitos del Paraguay»