Pictures of the cucuy - Coco (folklore)

The older girls were always out playing or doing whatever they wanted while the younger girl was stuck doing the chores.

He is an African-type blackface figure wearing clothing associated with the culture of the Spanish Moors, a sack and a small bushel of branches as disciplining rod.

It is described as fond of trapping and eating caught children.

Murders committed by El Cucuy are usually assumed to be done by feral dogs, although individuals familiar with actual dog attacks such as veterinarians or can easily tell the difference.