Famous Legends
Mythical Beings
History and Context
Stories and Haunted Places
100
What is the name of the famous legend about a man who made a deal with the devil?
Cantuña
100
What mythical being roams the streets of Quito looking for unfaithful husbands?
Viuda Negra
100
What is believed to be the meaning behind "La Viuda Negra"? 
The representation of a women’s suffering
100
What was "El Padre Almeida" famous for?
Stealing from the church and drinking at night
200
According to the legend, what did Cantuña promise to the Devil?
His soul
200
What creature is known to kidnap children at night?
El Chuzalongo
200
In which famous church did the story of Cantuña happen?
San Francisco Church
200
Where is "La Llorona" usually seen in Quito?
By the rivers and canals
300
What happens when men follow "La Dama Tapada"?
They go crazy
300
What did Father Almeida see in the church when he tried to sneak away?
His own ghost
300
What was the original meaning of “La Viuda Negra” before it became a ghost story?
A real widow who lost her husband
300
What is the legend of the “Devil’s Face” about?
It is a mysterious face on a rock that brings bad luck
400
Why was Mariángula punished in the legend?
For stealing remains from a grave
400
What does “La Caja Ronca” do at night?
It sings scary songs
400
What makes the Church of San Francisco special in the legend of Cantuña?
The missing stone from the pact with the devil
400
Where does "La Dama Tapada" usually appear?
On lonely streets at night