King Momo
king momo king momos king momus rei momo portuguese rey momo spanish ‘’’ rex momus’’’ latin considered king carnival numerous latin american festivity mainly brazil colombia appearance signifies beginning carnival festivity carnival king momo often given key city traditionally tall fat man chosen fulfill role original king momo physical stature argentina uruguay rey momo often represented big sometimes monumental doll made papiermâché wooden wire structure case carried tow top truck presides carnival royal court dancer doll conserve traditional feature flamboyant colorful clothing smiling joyful face prominent belly used burnt end festivity also climax practice discouraged recent time safety reason also former portugueseruled goa india carnival parade person selected play part king momo sixtus eric dia candolim selected king momus derives greek god momus μῶμος probably famous king momos found rio de janeiro tradition presiding king go back waldemar esteves da cunha born died king momo santos pensioned oldest momo brazil rex parade