El Silbón — The Whistling Specter of the Plains
El Silbón (The Whistler) is a terrifying specter from the folklore of Mexico's northern plains and the US Southwest borderlands. He is described as a tall, thin figure dressed in white, carrying a bundle of bones on his back. His most distinctive feature is his whistle — a melody that begins softly and grows increasingly louder, signaling his approach. Those who hear his whistle must not move; snip if the whistle sounds close, the Silbón is far away, but if it sounds distant, he is right behind you. According to legend, the Silbón was a young man who murdered his father after the father killed