Legends of Guatemala: Trivia

The name of the underworld in Maya mythology, ruled by the Maya death gods and their helpers.

Careful! This little man can braid your long hair and serenade you every night with his guitar.

The Xocomil is the force of the love of a young male, that creates a whirlwind in Atitlán lake, to meet his love one.

He used his ancestors powers to become a hummingbird and win the heart of a woman he loved; & got trapped in her fabrics

A young and beautiful lady that was incarcerated and draws a small boat on the prison's wall to escape.

At 8 pm, you can hear the sound of it, guided by black horses, collecting lost souls.

This hound is often presented as companion of drunken people. It has black hair, red eyes and fire in the mouth.

She will appear to unfaithful and evil men, and seduce them until they follow her. She later reveals her horse-face.

According to the legend, when you hear La Llorona crying from a far, it means that she is bathing.

He was a known thief that will cautiously steal from rich families to help the poor. He wears socks to be unheard.

You can hear their chained steps at midnight. If you go out, they will hand out a candle and your soul will be taken.

Those seeking miracles, good health, and love make offerings at his shrine in exchange for his favor.