Naiá & Jaci
The legend of the Vitória-régia
The maiden Naiá, obsessed with becoming a star to join the moon Jaci, sees his reflection in a lake, dives to embrace it and drowns; Jaci turns her into the "star of the waters," the giant Amazon water lily.
01Why it matters
It explains the Amazon's most spectacular flower as an impossible love for the moon.
02The conflict
A mortal's impossible love for the moon.
03The iconic moment
Naiá diving toward the moon's reflection in the water.
04What survived
The Vitória-régia (Victoria amazonica), symbol of the Amazon.
05Where to travel
06Frequently asked questions
Why is the story of Naiá & Jaci famous?
It explains the Amazon's most spectacular flower as an impossible love for the moon.
How does the story of Naiá & Jaci end?
Naiá diving toward the moon's reflection in the water. The Vitória-régia (Victoria amazonica), symbol of the Amazon.
Where can you visit the story of Naiá & Jaci?
You can visit Amazon basin, in Amazonas. Where the giant water lily blooms.
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