There are different theories about the etymological origin of the term puppet. Thus, one of these indicates that it derives from Latin, specifically, it emanates from "monachelus", which can be translated as "little monk" and that it comes from "monachus", which is synonymous with "monk". A word that, in turn, derives from the Greek word "monachós."
However, another of the theories that is considered the most accurate about the etymological origin of monigote is the one that indicates that it comes from the Latin noun "munnigo", which can be translated as "doll".
The notion of a puppet has several uses. The term can be used to refer to a rag doll or other material that has a ridiculous or absurd appearance .
Starting from this meaning, we can establish that words such as puppet, puppet, marionette, scarecrow, puppet and doll are considered synonyms of puppet.
For example: "The main character of this play is a puppet that comes to life thanks to the intervention of a witch" , "My grandfather made some puppets that he gave to the neighborhood children at Christmas" , "That little puppet It scares Valentina .
It is interesting to know that it is considered that in Spain the first preserved document in which the term that concerns us now is used is in a writing written by the Córdoba author Luis de Góngora in the year 1595.
The puppets are common at carnivals and other festivities. In this framework, these are humorous figures that promote fun and entertainment. They can be marionettes, puppets or other types of dolls.
The concept is also used in a derogatory and colloquial way with reference to an individual who, due to his lack of character or will , allows others to decide for him . A puppet, in this sense, is someone who is managed by others: "Historians affirm that the president at that time was a puppet who obeyed the orders of the military leaders," "Don't worry about what the manager thinks, "He's nothing more than a puppet of the owner of the company," "Shut up, puppet, and tell your boss to show his face."
In the same way, we cannot ignore the figure of Víctor Monigote. This is a musician, cartoonist, actor, magician..., an artist in general, who is known not only for the musical group he had, Los Petersellers, but also for his work in cinema. Thus, he was a finalist in 2104 for the Goya Award for best artistic direction for the film "Mortadelo y Filemón contra Jimmy el Cachondo."
In addition, he has also worked in the production design area of other films, such as "La gallina Turuleca" (2019).
Monigotes , finally, is a town in the Argentine province of Santa Fe . This town is part of the department of San Cristóbal and has approximately half a thousand inhabitants. The origins of Monigotes date back to 1888 , when a group of Jewish families settled in the area.