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The Cagüeiro: A Shapeshifting Legend of Eastern Cuba - teleSUR English

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The Cagüeiro is a mythical figure deeply rooted in the folklore of eastern Cuba, particularly in rural communities of provinces like Santiago de Cuba and Granma. Known for his uncanny ability to transform into animals or objects, the Cagüeiro is portrayed as a cunning outlaw who uses magic to evade capture and survive in the wild. According to legend, the Cagüeiro can become any animal—pig, goat, cow, rabbit, bird, or even a fallen tree trunk—by…

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The Cagüeiro: A Shapeshifting Legend of Eastern Cuba - teleSUR English

The Cagüeiro is a mythical figure deeply rooted in the folklore of eastern Cuba, particularly in rural communities of provinces like Santiago de Cuba and Granma. Known for his uncanny ability to transform into animals or objects, the Cagüeiro is portrayed as a cunning outlaw who uses magic to evade capture and survive in the wild. According to legend, the Cagüeiro can become any animal—pig, goat, cow, rabbit, bird, or even a fallen tree trunk—by…

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Telesur broke the news in Caracas, Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
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