La Bolefuego
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La Bolefuego (or La Candileja) is a legendary character from Colombian and Venezuelan folklore. It is said to be a bright apparition, found in the dark nights of Los Llanos. It is described as a flashing lantern that turns and shakes violently.[1]
The legend
[edit]The Bolefuego is said to be the spirit of a woman that was burned alive in her home, along with her two children. She attacks travelers. Those facing her are advised not to pray; unlike other evil entities, the Bolefuego is attracted by prayers.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Perea Pedroza, Temis. "Leyenda de la Bolefuego o Candileja (Legend of the Bolefuego or Candileja)". Leyendas llaneras (Legends of the llanos) (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2017-08-18. Retrieved 2017-07-04.
Sources
[edit]- Ocampo López, Javier (2006). Mitos y leyendas latinoamericanas. Bogotá: Plaza y Janes Editores Colombia S.A. p. 182. ISBN 9581403698.
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