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Long ago, people in South America told stories about brujos (wizards) and brujas (witches). These magic people lived in forests, on mountains, or near small villages.

Brujos and brujas knew many secrets about nature. They used special plants to make potions that could heal sick people and keep them safe. Some say they could talk to animals or call the wind and rain. Other brujos could make glowing lights appear in the dark.

The most powerful brujos and brujas could even change their shape. They could turn into animals, like birds or cats, or into balls of light to travel at night. This helped them move quietly and go anywhere they wanted.

Villagers sometimes felt afraid of the brujos and and brujas. They tried to be kind and careful so the brujos and brujas would use their magic to help, not harm them.

Today, telling stories of the brujos and brujas reminds people of the mystery and magic of wizards and witches in Latin American folklore.

Brujos are
soldiers
witches
wizards
wizards Brujas are
soldiers
witches
wizards
witches Where did brujos and brujas live?
only in cities
on ships
in forests or on mountains
in forests or on mountains Brujos and brujas are part of the folklore of
Britain
Japan
South America
South America What did the brujos use plants to make?
healing potions
clothes
food
healing potions Villagers were never afraid of the brujos and brujas.
True
False
The story doesn't say.
False What special magic did the powerful brujos and brujas have?
They could change their shape.
They could turn plants to gold.
They could time travel.
They could change their shape. Why might a brujo or bruja change into a bird?
to build a nest
to travel quickly and unseen
to catch worms for potions
to travel quickly and unseen Why were people kind and careful around the brujos?
to gain their protection and avoid harm
to be their friends
to learn their magic
to gain their protection and avoid harm

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