Ciguapa

The Ciguapa is a legendary myth from Dominican folklore, depicted as a mysterious, enchanting woman with long, unkempt hair that covers her body and backwards-facing feet. She is said to inhabit remote, mountainous regions of the Dominican Republic, often seen at night. The Ciguapa is known for her elusive nature, guiding or misleading travelers through the wilderness, sometimes luring them away with her beauty or strange calls. Across generations, stories warn of her unpredictable behavior, symbolizing the wild, untamed aspects of nature and serving as a cautionary tale about venturing into the unknown.