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Original myth of La Vijanera:
V1
In ancient Rome, a group of residents wearing different masks, animal skins and brightly colored clothes played characters such as "La Pepa" (the symbol of the Spanish Constitution), "Madame" and "the Old man" in an open-air theatrical performance. All the figures symbolize different things, and as they parade through the village, they stop from time to time to entertain the people following them. After several performances such as the reading of "Las Copas," in which international and local issues of the previous year are recounted in poetry and satirical language, the celebration ends with the capture of a bear in the so-called "zamarracos."
Wikipedia contributors. "La Vijanera." Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. 3 December 2023. Web. 8 December 2023. <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Vijanera>
V2
Los zarramacos wear sheepskin and weevils hats, in addition to wearing a face painted black, and during the year will drive away the evil spirits of jingling bells tied to their bodies. Its mission is to expel the souls of these towns, which are reaching their limits, a tradition that points to something much older, probably from Roman times. Then they gathered in the town square and read out verses that addressed everything that was going on in the world in popular language and tone, from humor to cruelty.
After several performances such as the recital of "Las Copas," in which international and local issues of the previous year are recounted in poetry and satirical language, the celebration ends with the capture of a bear by the so-called "zamarracos" (one of the participants dressed as such animals).
"La Vijanera Festival." Spain.info, https://www.spain.info/en/calendar/fiestas-la-vijanera/. Accessed 8 December 2023.
V3
In ancient caves, Oso incarnates evil and is the bearer of the souls of the dead. Their departure marked the beginning of spring and the end of winter. If he goes out and sees that it is dark and it is a new moon, he will fart and release the spirits of the dead...... On the other hand, if it is a full moon, he will return to the cave again and continue to sleep for forty days, thus prolonging the winter. That's why it's so important for him to go out and see everything that's dark.
zarramacos represent the forces of good, and they capture Oso until they eventually kill it. He would try to blend in with the people, but his struggle with the animals was constant, and his face was blackened as he rolled in all the pools and puddles on the road.
No specific author. "El Oso y el Amo." Vijanera, https://www.vijanera.com/portfolio-items/el-oso-y-el-amo/. Accessed 8 December 2023.
V4
At the end of the year, Los brancos went back to the cave to hunt bears. When he returned to town, he was asked whether he wanted war or peace. If he wanted peace, they hugged and danced together, and if he asked for war, they fought with fists and stones.
No specific author. "La Vijanera en Silio, Cantabria." VIPavi, https://www.vipavi.es/la-vijanera-silio-cantabria/. Accessed 8 December 2023.
V5
The Roman god Janus presided over La Vijanera, Janus is the door. On this day the evil bear was captured by the warriors from the cave, and the calf was born, because there were no more bears. Good triumphed over evil, and the day meant "the door between two years."
No specific author. "La Vijanera, Bien de Interés Cultural Inmaterial." Vijanera, https://www.vijanera.com/2021/la-vijanera-bien-interes-cultural-inmaterial/. Accessed 8 December 2023.
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