Of this earth
The primary referenced biome/vegetation throughout the book and often characterized by shrubs that can live in dry weather
What is Chaparral or Chaparral Biome
Best friend of Néstor and loves to tell stories
What is Beto
Referenced early on as one of the many stories told by Abuela and a character we have gotten very fimilar with...(starting about 2 weeks ago)
Who is La Llorona
Weapon that Nena uses to slay the vampire that attack her and Néstor
What is a machete
The building that many vaquero live in synonymous with huts
What is the Jacales
What is Bernabé
A special ingredient that potentially wards off evil
What is Salt
Name of Néstor steed
What is Luna
Location that Néstor ran off in the beginning of the book. Was shown on the map during the slides
What is Laredo
The first man to be cured of susto by Nena and husband of Elena
Who is Ignacio
Term that describes a healer and something that Nena is
what is a Curandera
Two cousins of Nena who were present during the evening that Néstor returned
What is Didi & Alejandra
1 of the herbs that Nena uses to cure Susto and often used alongside butter for basing steak
What is Rosemary
A female Rancho and an absolute boss that we never get to see again. Husband passed.
Who is Celeste
Another fictitious character told by Abeula and often referred to as the bogeyman
El Cuco
Item that Nena suggets to sell to the group of travelers while returning back home
What is a golden scapular
Shady tree that Nena and Néstor met under on the night of the vampire attack. Often referred to as Mexican Olive Tree.
What is Anacahuita
A Rancho who first suggested the concern of vampires to Don Feliciano and asked for Nena to join their travels.
Who is Don Antonio Canales
In Abuela's story, this monster known as the Bogeyman can only be defeated by what method
Cutting its head off
Old Juan, a character that is briefly mentioned by Néstor in discussion about vampiric beings, comes from this place in Mexico
What is Guadalajara