A supernatural female being that lives high in the mountain regions of the Dominican Republic. It has dark brown or blue skin with deep black eyes and prefers to go nude wearing only its long black hair about itself.

Its feet are turned backwards which used to prevent it from being followed. Since this is now common knowledge it walks sideways wherever it might leave a footprint.

Other beings with backwards turned feet include the Abarimon and the Nulo.

It is nocturnal and its howling in the night may be a harbinger of death.

If you encounter a Ciguapa do not look it in the eye or follow it.

Also known as mountain sirens.

See Also: Creatures by Type: Harbingers