Muiraquitã or Muiraquitá

Of all the catchers, this seems to be one of the most highly invested with enormous power. The most known of these amulets is a small frog, but also found with the appearance of a turtle or other animal. However is interesting to note that the Muiraquitã is related to water, and the little frog or frog in Indian belief, is causing the rains; guardian of rainwater. The jewelry functioned as a safe-conduct for the warriors who had sex with the Amazons, could get in and out of their village unmolested. According to legend, the famous female warriors dived in Lake Jamundá - Mirror of the Moon - to catch the green stones, which were already in the form of the animal.