La Diablera

spirit · Venezuela · South America

La Diablera is a malevolent female spirit from Venezuelan folklore, particularly associated with the Andean regions of Mérida, Táchira, and Trujillo. The name translates to 'The She-Devil' or 'The Diabolical Woman,' reflecting her demonic nature and her role as a tempter and punisher of men. La Diablera is one of the many female specters in Latin American folklore that targets unfaithful husbands and womanizers, placing her in the same category as La Llorona, La Sayona, and La Cegua. However, La Diablera is distinguished by her more overtly demonic characteristics and her association with cros

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