El Cuegle

El Cuegle is a monstrous creature from the mythology of Cantabria, a region in northern Spain. It is often depicted as a humanoid being with monstrous features, notable for possessing multiple mouths (often three) and lacking legs, sometimes described as having only an arm and a hand with a hook. Some accounts attribute the Cuegle with having only one eye on the back of its head.

The Cuegle is primarily known as a child-snatcher and a symbol of evil. It is said to kidnap babies and young children, often luring them away from their homes or snatching them while they are unattended. The creature's monstrous appearance and terrifying reputation serve as a cautionary tale used to frighten children into obedience.

Folklore paints the Cuegle as dwelling in caves or along the coast, embodying the dangers lurking in the shadows and wild places. Its existence is primarily within oral traditions, making the specific details of its appearance and behavior variable depending on the storyteller and the region within Cantabria. The Cuegle’s purpose seems to be primarily as a boogeyman figure, a threat used to control children's behavior.