Big Book Of Mythology (Spanish Edition)

El Cucuy

Translation: The Boogeyman

Other names: Cuco, Coca, Cuca, Coco, or Cucuí

Type: Unknown

Region: Mexico

Habitat: Somewhere deep in the mountains

Diet: Unknown

Danger zone: Red (Avoid)

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About El Cucuy:
El Cucuy is a Mexican urban legend about a creature who kidnaps children who doesn't behave themselves. He is known to be the Mexican boogeyman.

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Appearance:
According to the folklore, El Cucuy is said to be a small, hideous, and hairy creature with glowing red eyes. He has big ears like a bat and razor sharp teeth. 

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Behavior/Interaction:
It is not the way the Coco looks but what it does that scares most. At night, El Cucuy comes and hides in your closet or under your bed and can take any shadowy form. He watches you silently in the dark, waiting for the perfect time to pounce at you. Then, when he gets you, he takes you to his lair (somewhere in the mountains) and eats you.

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Target(s):
Children

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Escape plan:
Just behave yourself...

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Origin story:
Unknown

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NOPE Rating:
5/5