title: Mãe-do-Ouro
text: # Mãe-do-Ouro
  
  The Mãe-do-Ouro (English: Mother of Gold) is a Brazilian mythological figure primarily known in the folklore of the interior of the Brazilian Southeast, Northeast, and Center-West regions. Depending on the region, this figure takes the form of either a beautiful blonde woman that wears a silk dress or a fireball that has the ability to transform itself into the former. Her appearance is said to indicate areas where gold and precious minerals should not be exploited.
  
  ## History
  
  The origins of the Mãe-do-Ouro date to the 18th century Brazilian Gold Rush.
  
  