Capelobo
Capelobo is a therianthropic vampire-like monster from Brazilian mythology, particularly prevalent in the northern states of Pará and Maranhão. Its name fuses the Guarani word capê, meaning broken or crooked leg, with the Portuguese lobo, meaning wolf, describing both its appearance and its lupine nature. The Capelobo is closely related to other Brazilian monsters such as the Mapinguari and the Lobisomem, representing a distinct regional variant of the werewolf archetype that incorporates elements of Amazonian wildlife. Unlike European werewolves that are typically humans who transform into wo