The story has characters with curious names, the protagonist Candoca

The story has characters with curious names, the protagonist Candoca, is a loving nickname for Maria Cândida, while Mayor Sabá Bodó refers to Sebastião (Saba) while Bodó is a spiny fish from the region. These names have etymology and hinterland roots that give them their own identity, fruit of the author's experience and research. Did you know that Timbó is the name of both a person and a plant? This toxic plant has been used for over a thousand years by Brazilian Indians as a means of fishing. It is thrown into rivers, which then enter the water and stun the fish, making them easy prey for fishermen. Amazing, isn't it?
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