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The Cocollona is a crocodile-like creature found in Gironian mythology. The Cocollona is described as an enormous crocodile-like creature with large butterfly wings growing out of its back. The legend of the Cocollona is that of a nun who was imprisoned in a monastery in Onyar due to her losing faith in God. She could only leave the monastery to go to the river and over time due to her being malnourished and isolated she started to grow scales until she became crocodile and butterfly wings grew from her back to symbolize her innocence. Now it’s said that on the night of a full moon, the Cocollona’s spirit will appear translucent in the moonlight. 

Banks of Onyar River, Girona, Catalonia, Spain

L'Onyar amb les seves llums

Banks of Onyar river, Girona, Catalonia, Spain

Girona; banks of Onyar river, Catalonia, Spain

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