
Sihuanaba - Wikipedia
The Cegua, La Sihuehuet or Siguanaba, Cigua or Siguanaba is a supernatural character from Central American folklore, though it can also be heard in Mexico. It is a shapeshifting spirit that typically takes the form of an attractive, long haired woman seen from behind.
La Siguanaba - Mythical Encyclopedia
La Siguanaba is a legendary character of Central American folklore, known for her beauty and treachery. She is often depicted as a shapeshifting spirit, taking the form of an alluring woman to lure men into danger. Her true form is said to be that …
The Legend of La Siguanaba - Espooky Tales
Dec 2, 2020 · In El Salvador, according to legend, she was originally called Sihuehuet, which means beautiful woman in Nahuatl. Legend tells that she used her charms and with help from a bruja, she got the prince, Yeisun to marry her. Yeisun went to war and Sihuehuet took this time to have affairs and of these affairs, she birthed a child, known as el Cipitio.
The Legend of “La Siguanaba” - USC Digital Folklore Archives
In one of the mountains, there is an extinct volcano that has formed into a lagoon. It is called “La Laguna del Hoyo.” It is a beautiful view from the top of the mountain, but no one likes to go near the lagoon, especially at night because of La Siguanaba.
Beware La Siguanaba, Latin America's Murderous, Horse-Headed …
Apr 30, 2024 · La Siguanaba was striking, always dressed in nearly transparent white robes, with long, beautiful, black hair. In the wealthier neighborhoods, she would brush her locks with a gold comb. Many of...
La Siguanaba - Leyendas de El Salvador
La Siguanaba es una leyenda Salvadoreña o mito que narra acerca de una aparicion en la forma de una mujer con su cara cubierta por un cabello espeso y griseacio-negro, brazos blancos como el marfil, con manos muy finas y dedos delgados, uñas puntiagudas.
Legend of Sihuanaba - USC Digital Folklore Archives
Apr 6, 2017 · Sihuanaba can be found beside rivers and rapids, appearing to womanizers, night travelers, and curious farmers who are attracted to her beauty from far away, but when they get close to her she would horribly transform and her breast …
Siguanaba: The Legendary Spirit of Central American Folklore
The Siguanaba (also known as Sihuanaba, Cegua, or Segua) stands as one of Central America's most enigmatic and feared supernatural beings, deeply embedded in the folklore of countries like El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras.
La Sihuanaba - USC Digital Folklore Archives
La Sihuanaba is a mythological creature of Guatemala and El Salvadoran folklore. Like many mythological creatures shared from parent-to-child, the story of La Sihuanaba is told by parents to convince their children not to roam alone away from the home.
La Siguanaba: A Haunting Tale from Central American Folklore
In most stories, La Siguanaba was once a woman of remarkable beauty named Sihuehuet (beautiful woman) who had an illicit love affair while neglecting her son. For her wrongdoings, she was cursed by Tlaloc, the god of water, to forever roam the earth as La Siguanaba.