The Curse of La Patasola: Colombian Villagers' Terrifying Encounters

The Curse of La Patasola Legend The curse of La Patasola is a popular legend in Latin American folklore. La Patasola is described as a fearsome creature with one deformed leg and metal sharp claws. She is said to lurk in the dense forests, waiting for unsuspecting men to prey upon. According to the legend, La Patasola was once a beautiful woman who was cursed by a jealous rival. The curse transformed her into a monstrous creature, doomed to wander the forests for eternity. She is said to be particularly vengeful towards men who resemble her former lover.

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She is said to be particularly vengeful towards men who resemble her former lover. Numerous variations of the legend exist across different countries in Latin America, each with their own unique details. However, the main theme remains consistent - encountering La Patasola brings disastrous consequences.

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“Dai Mahou Touge” aka “Magical Witch Punie-chan”, is an anime show made by and for super anime nerds, yet even if you aren’t an anime nerd, you’ll still enjoy it. My boyfriend likes this show so much that he even did a review on this show before.
His favorite character in this show is Paya-tan. Looks like a cute mascot in any magical girl anime shows, but so NOT.
I’ve always wanted to make a Paya-tan bento, but I couldn’t think of any good way to make it because Paya-tan was the only non-human character in Dai Mahou Touge.

I think I’ve mentioned this before but, there are so many characters I want to make bento of including Paya-tan. Coming up with a character I want to make isn’t that hard, but finding something to go with the main character is. Then I remembered my favorite episode, about curry at a food stand at a school festival. This particular episode was about a school festival, like any other anime. But instead of showing the drama or trouble between students, the majority of the episode was focused on curry at a particular food stand. The curry at the stand was so popular that Punie-chan’s rival and her gang went to find out what the secret was. There they witnessed a horrifying ceremony held by the vegetables for the curry.

Bento #38: Paya-tan from DaiMahouTouge
Created and eaten on: 2/11/2009

In this ceremony, a potato takes a peeler and starts to peel his skin off by himself. It was as if he was committing harakiri. (part of the samurai honor code, it is to die with honor) After he peels himself, he jumps into a pot. All the vegetables had a face and they were talking and all very serious. It was just sooo dramatic that it was hilarious.

I decided that I want to make the curry scene with Paya-tan the night before and asked my boyfriend to cook curry that night. 😛 He didn’t know what I was making for a bento, but I just told him that I wanted to eat curry. (What can I say. His curry is darn good!)

The following morning, I put lettuce down in a bento box and put curry on right side of the bento on top of the lettuce (so it wouldn’t dye the bento box). Then I mixed rice with curry powder and ketchup (see “how to dye rice naturally”), I put a plastic wrap on my drawing, and put the rice over it. Then I shaped Paya-tan’s head and torso using a plastic wrap. After I finished shaping the body and head, I put it on the left side of the bento box. Since the other pieces on Paya-tan involved seaweed, I decided to make the mini-vegetables before putting seaweed on Paya-tan.

I cut potato and baby carrot, broccoli for the mini-vegetables first. Then I cut the pink part and white part of kamaboko (fish cake) and seaweed for their eyes, eyebrows and mouth.

The potato in the center lives by the code of the samurai.

Finally, I cut seaweed for Paya-tan’s eyes and ears, put it on cheese and cut around it. Then I cut seaweed for “Pa” in Japanese and put it on his stomach. I cut cheese for his horn, and I was going to finish it here. But Paya-tan didn’t look like him at all… so I made a knife with konnyaku (yam cake) and kamaboko (fish cake) for the blade and cheese for the handle.

Even though this anime show isn’t mainstream most of our friends have seen it and appreciated the details on the veggies. 😀 I still didn’t think that Paya-tan looked anything like the real Paya-tan at all… I think his head was too big, and his body was too stocky. Some seaweed pieces (Paya-tan’s eye brows and “Pa” letter) shrunk because of the moisture on the rice. I’ve made a plush of Paya-tan for my boyfriend before, and I think it looked so much better than my bento. 😛

PAYA!! (Paya-tan plush I made for my boyfriend. This is the "cute Paya-tan", and the other side is the "serious Paya-tan")

Paya-tan:
– rice mixed with curry powder and ketchup (see “how to dye rice naturally”)
– seaweed on cheese for his eyes and ears
– seaweed for “Pa” on his body and eyebrows
– cheese for his horn
– kamaboko (fish cake)

Potato:
– potato, seaweed and kamaboko

Carrot:
– baby carrot, seaweed, kamaboko and broccoli

Other food:
– chicken curry
– broccoli
– lettuce

For more pictures of my bento, visit Bento! set and Bento details! set on my flickr page.

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Whenever La Patasola targets her victim, she uses her bewitching beauty to attract him. Once she lures him into her grasp, she reveals her true form and attacks, tearing him apart with her sharp claws. Some versions of the legend even claim that she drinks the blood of her victims. The curse of La Patasola serves as a cautionary tale, warning men to be cautious and not be tempted by false appearances. The legend also symbolizes the dangers of desire and the consequences of infidelity. To this day, many people in rural areas of Latin America claim to have encountered La Patasola or know someone who has. These stories are often told as cautionary tales to young men, warning them to stay away from the forests at night and to be faithful to their partners. Though La Patasola remains a legend, her story continues to be passed down through generations, reminding people of the consequences of giving in to temptation and the power of curses..

Reviews for "The Mysterious Origins of La Patasola: A Colombian Legend Shrouded in Darkness"

1. Ryan - 2 stars

I personally did not enjoy "The Curse of La Patasola Legend" at all. The storyline seemed weak and predictable, with no real surprises or twists. The acting was also subpar, with unconvincing performances from the main cast. Additionally, the special effects were lackluster and did not add any excitement or thrill to the film. Overall, the movie failed to capture my interest and left me feeling bored and disappointed. I would not recommend it to anyone looking for a captivating horror film.

2. Sarah - 1 star

"The Curse of La Patasola Legend" was a complete waste of my time. The plot was non-existent, and it seemed like the filmmakers relied solely on jump scares to create any semblance of horror. The characters were one-dimensional and lacked any depth, making it impossible to form any connection or investment in their well-being. The film also failed to deliver on its promises of an intense and terrifying experience. Instead, it felt like a lazy attempt at cashing in on the popularity of supernatural horror movies. Save yourself the disappointment and skip this one.

3. David - 3 stars

While "The Curse of La Patasola Legend" had its moments, overall, it fell flat for me. The pacing was extremely slow, and at times, it felt as though the film was dragging on with unnecessary scenes. The mythology surrounding La Patasola was intriguing, but it was not explored enough to create a truly engaging narrative. The cinematography and soundtrack were decent, providing some eerie moments, but they were not enough to salvage the overall lackluster experience. I wanted to like this film, but unfortunately, it failed to deliver the scares and suspense I was hoping for.

4. Jessica - 2 stars

I was not impressed with "The Curse of La Patasola Legend" whatsoever. The story lacked originality, following the same predictable horror tropes we have seen countless times before. The jump scares were too obvious and relied heavily on loud sound effects rather than genuine fear. The dialogue was cringe-worthy, with unrealistic and cheesy lines that took away from any potential terror. Ultimately, the film failed to leave a lasting impression and felt forgettable. If you're a fan of the horror genre, I would recommend looking elsewhere for a more satisfying experience.

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