The Batatão and other night beings

ghost stories and popular imaginary in Quixeré, Ceará

Authors

  • Jose Lucas Brito Souza Mestrando em Ciências Sociais e Humanas na Universidade do Estado do Rio Grande do Norte
  • Ailton Siqueira de Sousa Fonseca Professor Permanente do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Sociais e Humanas na Universidade do Estado do Rio Grande do Norte
  • Ozaias Antonio Batista Professor Permanente do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Sociais e Humanas na Universidade do Estado do Rio Grande do Norte

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21680/1982-5560.2026v28n2ID41208

Keywords:

Narratives, Hauntings, Social Imaginary, Quixeré

Abstract

In this work we seek to show some of the old legends of hauntings told in the town of Quixeré, Ceará. Through theoretical research work and interviews with local residents, we will try to learn a little more about the popular imaginary of a northeastern interior town and how this same imaginary reveals certain aspects about the town and its inhabitants. Through the analysis and understanding of haunted legends and the social context in which they are inserted, it is possible discover relevant aspects about local culture and why these narratives cross the time, reaching the present day.

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Published

09-08-2026

How to Cite

SOUZA, Jose Lucas Brito; FONSECA, Ailton Siqueira de Sousa; BATISTA, Ozaias Antonio. The Batatão and other night beings: ghost stories and popular imaginary in Quixeré, Ceará. Revista Cronos, [S. l.], v. 28, n. 2, p. 242–260, 2026. DOI: 10.21680/1982-5560.2026v28n2ID41208. Disponível em: https://periodicos.ufrn.br/cronos/article/view/41208. Acesso em: 16 aug. 2026.

Issue

Vol. 28 No. 2 (2026): Energy Transition, Territories, and Socio-Environmental Justice

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Artigo

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