La Siguanaba — The Horse-Faced Woman
La Siguanaba (or Sihuanaba) is a beautiful woman spirit from Mesoamerican folklore, particularly prevalent in El Salvador, Guatemala, and southern Mexico, with variants told in Mexican-American communities. She appears as a stunningly beautiful woman with long, flowing hair, seen bathing in rivers or washing clothes. She lures men — especially those who are unfaithful or have been drinking — by appearing as their lover or a beautiful stranger. When the man approaches, she transforms, revealing her true face: that of a horse or a skull, driving him mad with terror. Some versions say she then at