In an old house in the center of Puebla lies the spirit of a witch known locally as «La Nahuala ”who looks like a young and beautiful woman; However, at night, it becomes any animal you want with a terrible and frightening appearance to scare the locals.
People ensure that their soul is still trapped, waiting to hunt those who dare to enter their domain. But this legend is not only a horror story, it is a story full of culture, mysteries and characters that tell us about the beliefs and fears of other times. We will crumble the story so that the next time you visit Puebla, go to this house if you dare.
The nahuals: the mysterious creatures that change shape.Alexander Schimmeck/ Unspash
What is the true legend of Nahuala?
Legend account that The Nahuala was a powerful witch that during the day he was a beautiful woman but at night he adopted an animal form to go out to frighten the population and steal children he used in their rituals.
The families tried to stay away from her and outside the streets as soon as the sun hid. Over the years, the witch died but His Spirit remained in the house groking.
One day, two brothers escaped from home and decided to enter the house of the Nahuala to check if the stories were certain. The Nahuala observed them and as soon as he had an opportunity he captured the older brother while the younger brother fled.
The younger brother managed to escape and ask for help so that a short time later he returned to the old house of the Nahuala with his family and some members of the community to rescue his brother. By winning her, the Nahuala disappeared and did not know her again.
Where is the house of the Nahuala legend?
The Casa de Alfeñique Regional Museum located in the Historic Center of Puebla.Daniel Sambraus / Getty Images.