Coca
The Coca is a legendary female dragon from Portuguese and Galician folklore, feared for lurking in dark places to snatch unwary children. Unlike many male dragons in European mythology, the Coca is distinctly female and plays a central role in traditional Corpus Christi celebrations in northern Portugal, particularly in the town of Monção. During these festivities, the Coca engages in a symbolic medieval tournament with Saint George, reenacting the famous dragon-slaying legend. The creature is also related to the Coco or Cuca, a bogeyman figure used to frighten children across the Portuguese-s