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  • The Costa Ricans were not especially superstitious, but she had heard the hupia mentioned in the village before.

    Jurassic Park Crichton, Michael, 1942- 1991

  • According to the belief, the hupia had once lived in the mountains of Costa Rica, but now inhabited the islands offshore.

    Jurassic Park Crichton, Michael, 1942- 1991

  • The sense of the word was suspiciously close to the meaning of hupia.

    Jurassic Park Crichton, Michael, 1942- 1991

  • "Do not speak of hupia now," Elena said firmly, nodding her head toward the groans of the laboring woman.

    Jurassic Park Crichton, Michael, 1942- 1991

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