Ciguapa
Sign in to saveThe Ciguapa ( ; ) is a mythological creature of Dominican Republic folklore. It is commonly described as having human female form with brown or dark blue skin, backward facing feet, and a very long mane of smooth, glossy hair that covers her body. Its home is the high mountains.
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The Ciguapa ( ; ) is a mythological creature of Dominican Republic folklore. It is commonly described as having human female form with brown or dark blue skin, backward facing feet, and a very long mane of smooth, glossy hair that covers her body. Its home is the high mountains.
== Overview == The creature is nocturnal. Because of its backward feet, it is hard to be sure which way it has gone by looking at its footprints. Some believe that it brings death, and it is said that one who looks it in the eye risks being bewitched permanently. Its only vocal sound is a kind of whine or chirp.
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