The Cryptic Horror Gnome In Belize | Tata Duende | Mythology Documentary | Boogeymen | S2E13

[@VIRUS_DO_NOT_OPEN]

In the PI, they took my uncle when he was young. But my Lolo was a Medicine Man and bargained to have him back. I saw one in the 4th grade. I couldn't speak for 3 days from fright. My Pops is a Lakota Chief. They have them on the reservations. During Sundance they were taking items so my Pops gave them a watermelon and they were happy. No more problems. On Hopi you give blue corn offerings. I've done this in sacred sites . In Lakota ceremony we give tobacco. Even a small pinch works.

[@starryeyed252]

Wait! You have Filipino and Native American ancestry??!!!

[@user-un5mj5jy6e]

Belize is the best country in the world :) Been a couple times, planning to keep on going with the goal of relocating there. Best people, great food, the natural wonders and all of the culture???? Love it!!!!!

[@user-ce6cb1el1u]

Philippines is better

[@hengzcom1291]

We know it as Duen in Trinidad.They kidnap kids and turn them into a Duen....But they look like children themselves....But the same just stories...I have never encountered one...

[@VIRUS_DO_NOT_OPEN]

In the PI, they took my uncle when he was young. But my Lolo was a Medicine Man and bargained to have him back. I saw one in the 4th grade. I couldn't speak for 3 days from fright.

[@isaacgarcia8686]

@@VIRUS_DO_NOT_OPEN how they look?

[@thechristreturned]

Back here in Ghana people get abducted by these dwarfs sometimes years or months on end and most of these abductees come back with special powers and knowledge to heal various ailments. These dwarfs encountered here and are firmly entrenched in our folklore have their feet backwards too... and communicate through whistling sounds which only the former abductees can understand and interpret. The tata duande is essentially a dwarf.... according to our folklore they live for hundreds of years at a stretch but are not immortal. They live mostly in Rocky, mountainous regions within caves and dug out stones.. and yes they can be very mischievous. Calling the dwarfs monsters is a gross misnomer.

[@gerlieeparwa9032]

Hi I'm from Philippines and we also use that word dwende for a small person same as you guys

[@judewatson2608]

When I play games with Filipinos they say putang in a moes.

[@kokogoliath9357]

​@judewatson2608 the phrase means ur beautiful

[@candaistopor1114]

The horse thing is interesting cuz it is in Irish and Scottish folklore as well as Canadian folklore that the Fae will tie knots in the horses hair much like these people are seeing. Other similar things are offering of sweets, tobacco and things like honey and milk is very much the same as we do for the Fae. I have noticed that around the world many similar entities exist just with different names, makes you wonder right.

[@haileybalmer9722]

The overlap between the small people legends in Europe and Asia is just nuts. Almost like it’s not a coincidence.

[@joacar1023]

Belize is beautiful , people are so nice . I really enjoyed the trip. ❤❤

[@athanr171]

Interesting, Belize's culture has so many similarities with Filipino culture.

[@esokok710]

We even look alik..

[@alicenichols9706]

I live on the ceremonial hill of our Caddo native Americans and I have seen the spirits on daily basis!

[@amitrai8563]

Record and update please

[@taraschumacker]

The animation they played for that classroom might have been the scariest PSA I’ve seen for protecting the environment. Woulda given me nightmares as a kid 😅

[@j.w.r3730]

Ha,doc got mugged by a forest fae! I saw some in the forest I lived in when I was 15 in Colorado. I thought it was a pack of raccoons crawling on the ground until they stopped and sat up like people do. They were only 50 feet in front of me. They faced away from but one turned and looked at me. And extended its left arm to lean on while it looked at me. Thats when I realized they were wearing raccoon coats as clothing. That one that looked at me had a people face,saw the left arm it leaned on to look back at me. We stared at eachother for a few seconds,that was enough for me. I just bolted and ran like hell the mile or so back to my cabin house. I know what I saw,I just dont know what they were. Some kind of people I never heard or saw about I guessed,or something else...

[@haileybalmer9722]

They’re everywhere. Even in Japan, there are people who swear up and down that there are little people in the woods who play tricks on trespassers.

[@emiliodepalma54]

As a Swede I have to say it’s fascinating that it’s some striking similarities to our gnome-like creatures. The ‘Tomte’ and ‘Vätte’ and they also braid the manes of horses. In appearance they look much the same except the things about the hands and feet. They are very fond of porridge as well. Usually they are friendly but not necessarily, however never purely malevolent. Most of the time they’re invisible, but change shape into cats, birds and snakes. On very rare occasions they show up in their humanoid appearance. And it’s actually the most frequent folklore creature people claim to have seen in modern times. The belief in these are pretty strong but foremost it has a central role in our culture. The ones that live/d as house spirits are those that people are most familiar with and it’s still customary to give them porridge at the Christmas night. Anyway, I find the “gnomes” all around the world to have similar enough appearance and behaviour and without having any special cultural (human) connections to think there’s more than what first cross your mind.

[@nissaforyou]

The tataduende reminds me of El cipitio from El Salvador. He also has his feet backwards.

[@isaacgarcia8686]

I know a shoemaker who once had a special orders for shoes that faces backwards.

[@ellendoyle1957]

As a child in Florida in the 1960s I was threatened with the Boogieman. I think all cultures have these stories to keep kids from getting lost in the jungles and woods. I am open minded and there are many things that exist, myths came from stories people told of beings they saw.

[@user-lf8iq6my7y]

That mythical creature called duede can be find also in Phillipines.. Maybe the Spaniards spread the myth in their colony to scared people specially children.. I remembered when i was a child. Duende leave in the termite mound is my favorite bedtime stories.

[@octane2099]

Jesus let me catch up first to many uploads lol jk thank you very much this is a great channel

[@saxofone8077]

in Brazil we have something like that, we call it the caipora or curupira.

[@emanoelpaulino1935]

Comadre Fulozinha na Paraíba

[@MiddleSumatra]

very interesting documentary. seeing how many culture around the world share similar creature: 1. short in general 2. reverse leg 3. lack of philtrum 4. pointy ears 5. whistling sound I believe these creature are exist either as spritual being or as cryptid. Southeast Asia = Bunian, Orang Pendek. Reported by Van Heerwarden, who described an encounter he had while surveying land in 1923. Brazil = Curupira, Reported by José de Anchieta, 1560. Greece = Abarimon/Nuli, Described by Pliny the Elder. Europe = Dwarf, Gnome, Described in germanic folklore. and many more...

[@wolflifegaming]

as a Belizean i can tell you that the story of tata duende is true bedtime story we use to tell eat others as kids to scared each other from going outside at night tata it is a folkclor like anansi

[@aobdesigned3881]

@21:17 "When they play with your arse, trim the hair off your arse..." - Whooa, too much detail Maria. Thank you

[@nashgc]

Dude, she was talking about the horse ... strange though, even Filipinas pronounce it similarly. Must be the Spanish in them

[@MarisolA-rx1pq]

😂

[@jadedequeljoe3283]

Is there only one duende,or a whole civilization of them?

[@ocnblizzard4764]

No, that's only Sweetums. He hates tree frogs, but mostly green frogs.

[@RobsShinyDex]

I wish they would make new updated Boogeymen episodes but these are from 2015 There still good but we need more episodes.

[@donaldferguson3773]

Are they all this old?.

[@RobsShinyDex]

@@donaldferguson3773 yes

[@bradiethomson9555]

Kids don’t watch stuff like this any more they have smartend up

[@loreleideclineortiz5086]

Not true @bradiethomson9555. I work at a HS & my students love it. We talk about folklore, myths, & legends from all over. They love to share ones from their countries (mostly the Americas, but also, some other countries) & compare/contrast them. Including some from tribes in the USA, & Europe. We've talked about the Aztec Codices (Mēxihicatl āmoxtli - in Nahuatl) & the belief many have today that Moctezuma sent all their gold to the far North (Utah, or further??)to find their original home, Aztlán, before Cortez could take the rest. We've discussed the Incas, nazca lines, the Maya, 33:07 & read parts of the Popol Vuh. Cultural beliefs & traditions are a big part of Language Arts & World History in HS & college. They also enjoy discussing similarities of ancient Egyptians, India, & many of the ancients, & ancestors in the Americas & other places who believed in aliens or the sky people. Kids are more curious & interésted than many think.

[@Thorrson7]

I also believe in the Tata Duende. And, yes, like other Faeri and protectors of nature, the Tata Duende are everywhere....tho usually they seem to favor jungles and tropical whether, tho not always! So respect your Mother Nature!

[@jgmanza]

Haven't appeared for decades...Duende's scared as hell of people now!!

[@hdsamte]

Foot pointed backwards, small stature and hair covered body, and can good or bad to you on how you behave with it?? We in the hills of Manipur have the same Tale, but ours have only one foot and called "pheisam" phei = thigh(meaning leg) + sam= requiring or one less so basically meaning The "One legged one"

[@freddyahavi4763]

It is called Aguê in some part of western Africa where the language Ewe is spoken. They are feared there as well.

[@Callmeonmyshell13]

I used to be a skeptic about elves, fairies, gnomes, etc. Over recent years we have discovered about the giant squid and many other unknown species all the time. We have only explored 5% of our oceans. We can only try to imagine things unseen. I believe God has created things left unseen and it’s up to us to discover. More and more I hear stories about nomes, elves, and fairies. The more I believe. I believe in aliens, ghosts, djinn, Sasquatch, sea serpents, etc. that I have not seen or can’t see. Then why not believe in this?

[@dary0097]

10:25 Wait ... Is it Tata Duende or Tata Dueño ? Cause Tata is a name for like a Auntie or a Grandma and Duende is Midget but Owner is Dueño so what is it Tata Duende or Tata Dueño?

[@joeanderson8839]

We don't have elves and fairies in the United States. We have Sasquatch and Bigfeets, Swamp monsters, Mothman and Dogman. All of our cryptic creatures are giant and scary.

[@carlcranston7831]

There are little people here in Alaska all through the Alaskan culture. FYI

[@haileybalmer9722]

Nah. We have them. Ask any Seminole about the little people in the woods, or the Salish people about bowtruckles. They’ll tell you.

[@MaximumShellz]

Cool guy👍👍 he pisses on fires 🔥 an puts bees up ur ass🐝 n puts animal dung in the corn I like him. We normally see corn in poop not poop in corn, LOVE IT 😭😭😭

[@jadedequeljoe3283]

Bees up your butt😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@FishCancer]

Now I know why its called also Dwende in the Philippines.its come from Spanish word since spanish colonize the Philippines 200 years ago. In Philippines we called it nono sa punso or Dwende. If you want more reseach for this Tata Dwende go to Philippines.TATA means is you called a person with respect or showing love to the person intsead calling his name we called it tata or ta. TATA is an Ilonggo dialect her from Philippines which also adopt on spaniard.

[@chiricana65]

They have the legends confused? 🤔 1.El duende makes you follow you and get you lost. ( Kids only) 2.La Tulivieja is the one that whistles, she is a woman with an ugly face under a veil. 3. El Turrututu the bird that sings and if you mimic him it follows you and attacks you, sign of somebody's death,too.

[@mmac8379]

I’m pretty sure I have one that keeps my room really messy.

[@beatrizward9878]

😂😂😂

[@joeanderson8839]

I enjoyed this documentary.

[@dougied29]

Not following us from behind, just tailing us. 😂😂😂

[@Treesnwater-b4s]

Talk to the gnome , I would , what do they like to eat and drink? I would become it's friend 😊

[@peachboyriverside156]

We called it Teteng But unlike your story in our story he is not dangerous only people who are extremely lucky can able to see him we have one woman who have experience that she was bless by him with lot of rice and we still have cave which he stay and his furniture in museums

[@JosettePond]

I came from a shamanic lineage and i know what i hhave seen and heard. I do believe that their are things out there that are mysterious but true

[@loumiehao310]

Here in the Philippines we call it "duende" only not tata duende.

[@irish-mex9876]

Tata Duende, the original "Lorax".

[@emanoelpaulino1935]

In Brazil we call this creatures " comadre fulozinha "

[@patrickcork9358]

I Would Like 2 Go 2 College 2 Be a Holistic Dr.

[@Jungleroomreptiles]

Bet it was pissed off when humans built houses and cities there but apparently he did nothing about it

[@leadershiphelpdesk510]

Anything to get the kids home before dark...

[@BanD-ki4ud]

We have our own in guam as well

[@BanD-ki4ud]

Call dwendas

[@GokuUinstinct]

There are cases of ppl that went missing because of him and were found later.

[@lorylovechan8362]

Also in Philippines 🇵🇭 and Surinam have Dwende

[@Tinwhistlemusic1994]

They were there before humans possibly the times were you call magic exist humans probably learn it eventually things grow dark

[@christianmiranda8571]

Brazil is the country with more ecosystems in the planet, second is China, third is Peru (where I'm from). Belize is not even in any top 10 list in Central America. Rene Villanueva is greatly mistaken...

[@MargaretEd-ke3dx]

The feet were on backwards? Really? 10 minute's is quite enough!

[@jacopot4824]

before the Maya were the Olmec

[@mightylawrence1796]

Dwendy “ Dwarf”.

[@NathanTarantlawriter]

It's a dang wereodile!

[@isaacgarcia8686]

This video said Belize is one of the only countries in Latin America that do not speak spanish...

[@jacksondebbarma7644]

Why is it that infrastructures of USA reservation areas of native Americans have a very vast differences compare to other areas of USA I am talking about infrastructures I watch lots of documentary on various subjects about native Americans the indigenous native people of the land this is a tiny bit research that I do on aamerica so yea I any one happen to come across my comment and read please kindly educate me in ur own words let me know dnt worry about facts that I will figure out just tell me whatbu know in ur own way that's what I am looking for.

[@fernandorivasalfaro4269]

I usted live in San ingnacio

[@Jen-u2p]

Everything does not have a spirit.

[@joeanderson8839]

I don't Belize it.

[@richardnotestine7333]

It's OK to believe in fact but don't worship Tataduende..He may prove himself to some..I still look for some things like this..I found an insect in river not known on books...Ok...

[@judewatson2608]

@29:50 Oh, how sad! Leave out the cannibalisms and human sacrifice, don't mention that. Other than that, what a lovely culture the big bad Christians spoilt everything except now there's less eating someone from a neighborhing tribe.

[@allantulli5546]

The show is interesting but they never show any proof, videos or photos.

[@jerichothirteen1134]

There is some on KZbin. There is a really good one from Indonesia I think with some motorcyclists who come upon one in the road. Clear. High quality video from a go pro during the day.

[@sonialoves444]

well that’s because it isn’t real

[@Jon79w]

They are just stories to keep kids safe ..parents been lying to their children since the beginning of time 😂..

[@jerichothirteen1134]

@Jon79w and what you just said are the stories we tell adults who are still dependants and have not been initiated into the truths that only men and warriors know.

[@VIRUS_DO_NOT_OPEN]

Nope. I've personally seen one! Also, they are also interdimensional beings. In Ireland they call them leprechauns. Every country has them. The children in my mom's jungle barrio see them often. Some are helpful and others cause problems. Trust me, when you see one the last thing you think of is to take a picture. It's frightening.

[@marialara4620]

I hate tata duende....guess thats why i dont see him

[@raffcutt5498]

He? What if it's pronoun is she or they/them? 😂😂

[@lamourpiam4468]

Christians capture souls? That very soul that you and everyone else has Belongs to The Lord our Creator for souls to come to the Lord is like a Lost Sheep coming home, Amen!, Hallelujah.! Jesus just saved your life.🙏

[@haileybalmer9722]

The crusades. The colonization of the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Pacifica. How many lives have been sacrificed for your Christ? How much innocent blood spilled. You can dislike it, but don’t act like it didn’t happen. That would be bearing false witness.

[@abelsimpsonjr.5473]

“One to two feet tall” y’all don’t know shit 😂

[@sonialoves444]

entertainment, not at all real. most likely a long time ago before people were using cars someone saw a homeless forest man who lost a thumb and told the story and it spread around to everyone because there weren’t many people around and stories were their main entertainment. all i’m saying is, it’s not real haha

[@spritelysprite]

sonialoves444, your response seems logical; perhaps something a rational materialist, atheist, nihilist might say...

[@sonialoves444]

@@spritelysprite what in the world are you talking about? something is severely wrong with you. it’s NOT that serious or that deep!!! do you even understand what what my comment said??? this is an entertainment channel and everything you see and hear isn’t real, you at least know that, don’t you?? your response to my simple and harmless comment is out of control and extremely weird! very creepy, i’d hate to meet a person like you irl. yikes!

[@jadedequeljoe3283]

@sonialoves444 How do you know?

[@spritelysprite]

@@jadedequeljoe3283 yeah! How u kno?!

[@spritelysprite]

@@jadedequeljoe3283 I love how Sonia’s explanation includes a “homeless” forest man…. These folks aren’t homeless, deary . The forest IS their home!

[@AngelCarrillo-yu5tz]

So you would rather live afraid of a duende that will cause natural mishaps because you didn't provide an offering, rather than calling upon the protection of Christ because it's your ancient culture? Ok

[@spritelysprite]

Well if they believe christians are there harvesting souls and the Duende have been protecting the land, perhaps...

[@nannyogtha]

The threat of burning in hell for eternity is objectively worse than the threat of “natural mishaps” if you’re doing a comparison.

[@AngelCarrillo-yu5tz]

@@nannyogtha The consequences for disobedience are harsher on the Christian side, for sure.