Antes, mucho antes de trasladarse a vivir a su palacio subterráneo, el Mohán fue un hechicero que convocó tormentas y eclipses. Conocía los secretos de las almas, curaba enfermedades, y todos temían sus ojos de azabache cuando en los ritos atraía la lluvia y las cosechas o se transformaba en un jaguar que recorría las landas de los ríos para ahuyentar los malos espíritus.
"He lives in a large cave with an underwater entrance that is hidden by stagnant water. Inside his cave, he has a large stockpile of gold and treasure. He seduces young women and girls promising them the treasure (though some say he seduces them with his beautiful singing voice), either way, those who have gone with him, never return.
Fisherman say he is responsible for messing up their nets and stealing the fish out of them. He also is accused of stealing the bait and scaring off the fish.."
"The Poira is a short man with golden skin and long, blonde hair -- hair which can totally cover him. He often is seen wearing a hat with a broad rim. He has large hands and feet, both with long, sharp, claw-like nails"