La Bolefuego or "The Firehead" is a folklore entity from Columbia and Venezuela. Also called La Candileja, this is a luminous female spirit that haunts the lush region of Los Llanos every night. Described as a glowing lantern that moves over the grass, trembling and dancing, without anyone being near it. Some have described this apparition as a burning corpse that responds angrily to those who look at her. It's believed that people must close their eyes when they see her, and to never pray either as this will only encourage her to turn violent. La Bolefuego prefers to scare lone travellers.
Legend has it that this entity goes back as far as the 18th century. It's believed this started as a tragic story. A young woman and her children were murdered in their home by a gang of criminals. After being viciously raped, the criminals robbed the house and set it on fire, leaving mother and children within. The woman's husband was away on business, so she was left all alone. The woman prayed but the smoke was too much and it killed her and the poor children. After that, it's said her furious spirit of the woman still haunts the area, appearing a bright fiery ghost, terrifying people and even killing them.
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