Cadejo Grande
Cadejo Grande is the larger, malevolent manifestation of the supernatural dog spirit in Central American folklore, particularly prominent in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Unlike its smaller, mischievous counterpart the Cadejo Chico, the Cadejo Grande is a fearsome hellhound-like creature that actively seeks to harm or kill travelers who wander alone at night. The legend has deep roots in Maya and Nahua mythology, where dogs served as companions to the dead on their journey to the afterlife, and shamans known as naguals could take animal form. The Cadejo Grande represents the