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Turtle

This is a reptile that has a shell; a girl collects its eggs, and in a story, it outsmarts other characters. It symbolizes wisdom and the passage of time.

Oil

This is a substance Anninho is given in a tavern by an association and that Luiza suspends in oil to induce visions. It symbolizes light, truth, and power.

Cassava

This is a crop grown in Brazil and that Almeyda works with on Azevedo’s plantation. It symbolizes sustenance and the elimination of threats.

Fish

This is a creature Almeyda serves to Anninho that is poisonous and that she often sees in her dreams. They symbolize danger, entrapment, and cunning.

Ships/Shipbuilding/Sailing

These are vessels built to traverse the oceans. They symbolize power, knowledge and enslavement.

Books and Texts

These are documents or writings used to teach and are often parts of libraries. They symbolize escape and...

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