The Cegua (Costa Rica)

During colonial times, in Cartago in Costa Rica lived an alluring girl. She was stonishing as an orchid, with incredible curves, beautiful busts, shapely legs, and a face like no other. However, she was supercilious and didn't have any consideration for her parents. She often humiliated and disobeyed them because she was very upset that they were extremely poor. She couldn't understand why their parents didn't work harder so they could leave the poorest neighborhood and join the elite where she belonged.

Years passed and one day, the alluring girl received an invitation from a wealthy and handsome Spanish man to attend a dance in his mansion. Her mother opposed it since the Spaniard was recognized as a womanizer who had no morals toward women.

The young girl got enraged with her mom. She blasphemed against her and filled their humble house with expletives. Her mother just watched her daughter and cried in silence. The young girl was so frustrated that suddenly she raised her hand to slap her mom. However, before she had fully raised her hand, a mysterious black naily hand came out of nothing. The girl tried to escape, but a thunderous voice said aloud:

"I curse you, bad woman, for offending and trying to slap the one who gave you life. From today and for eternity every man will approach you but they will run from your frightful face."

Centuries passed and many men started to meet the "alluring" girl all over Nicaragua around midnight. Everyone "fell in love" at first glance. No one could resist her astonishing body and sweet prayer. The Cegua (as it was named by the Nicaraguans) always asked them for a lift since she was far from her home. Every man wanted to impress her and agreed. However, after a while, Cegua's real face shows up and everyone discovered she was not any alluring face, but Cegua! Her whinnying horse's face was glaring at them as if she had won a jackpot (figure 1).

Figure 1. The Cegua. ¹

Many men can run away from the spirit, but some of them never returned to their homes. Beware if you ever visit Nicaragua because regardless if you're riding a horse, driving a car, or riding a bike, she will be waiting for you! Take care of your soul!

Inspired by Carlos Chavarría Solano's version.

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Location: Cartago Province, Cartago, Costa Rica

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