Federico Stories

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Long ago, a siren from some faraway lands mysteriously reached the Olomega Lagoon. In those days, the lagoon was inhabited mainly by hard-working fishermen from the Lenca tribe. The siren started to swim in the lagoon until it reached the largest island called Olomegón. She decided that this would become her new kingdom (figure 1). A place that she would rule with her melodic voice. Figure 1. The Siren. Over the years, the inhabitants started to listen to a lovely voice singing inside the lake. One that captivated everyone and could be heard at night mainly. One night, a very brave fisherman decided to chase that song. He could not believe what he was listening to. He fell in love. He started to paddle his canoe, trying to find that melodic voice. Several minutes later, he discovered the voice was coming from Olomegón Island. He started to walk around it, and on its summit, he discovered who was singing. He saw the most alluring woman he had ever seen. Her beauty and voice were extrem...

The 1 st volume of 31 of the most unique legends and fairy tales from El Salvador is ready for all of YOU, Timeless Stories of El Salvador ! It is available in eBook, paperback, and hardcover formats from: Amazon Barnes and Noble Apple Books Google Play Books Kobo Lulu It is about time you enjoy the best stories of the Salvadoran nights with your friends, family, and the world 🌎.  Share some small bites of the Thumb of the Americas with everyone you know. Be part of the change that you want to see. The 1 st  volume includes: The good and the bad Cadejo The Siguanaba Cipitio The Headless Priest The Black Knight The Guirola Family The Partideño The Squeaky Wagon The Owls The Lady of the Rings The Cuyancua The Fair Judge of the Night The Managuas Chasca “The virgin of the water” The Fleshless Woman The Enchanted Ulupa Lagoon Our Lady Saint Anne The Midnight Yeller The Lempa River Devil’s Door Comizahual “The white woman” Izalco Volcano The Moon’s Cave The Amate Tree The P...

Many moons ago, in a place not so far from San Juan Canton. It used to live a girl of magnificent beauty and impressive smile. She lived with her parents, brothers, and other relatives in a small wooden cabin. Her name was Xiri, which means “Star.” She belonged to the Lenca tribe. The Lenca tribe was very calm and smart. They were never involved in any wars with their neighbors until the Tecolucas-Nonualcos attacked them by surprise to conquer and seize all their lands, women, and gold. It was a bloody war, which unfortunately they lost. Lamani led this war and was the most powerful shaman of those times. He was a ruthless and cruel ruler who kidnapped Xiri because he fell in love at first sight. He saved her from the war. However, it was not the same luck for her family, who died immediately after the archers had invaded her hometown. In addition, when the war was ongoing, the Tecapa Volcano erupted with great fury, as if the gods thought this was enough! The eruptions continued...