King Momo

Rarity: Uncommon

A topic a little better known than average, read and translated beyond its own country.

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At a glance

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Figure

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Arts and letters

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What Wikipedia says

King Momo (alternatively known as King Momos or King Momus in English, Rei Momo in Portuguese, Rey Momo in Spanish, and Rex Momus in Latin) is considered the king of Carnivals in numerous Latin American festivities, mainly in Brazil and Colombia. His appearance signifies the beginning of the Carnival festivities.

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