Published on November 10, 2022
Weena-William
Regions of expansion
Ecuador
Description
Huiña-huilli is a demon from Ecuadorian folklore who transforms into a baby or "guagua" (an infant? it is written as "guagua". It is not very clear what is meant. For example, "guagua" also translates as bus and is even a common name for numerous species of small, white or gray hemipterous insects that attack numerous plants, especially citrus fruits, and destroy them). The creature attacks the selfish, drunk and crooks. It pierces them with sharp claws and teeth, causing severe pain.