The Sisimite: Mexico's elusive bigfoot. The sisimite (also called the sisimito) is only found in 3 Mexican states: Campeche, Chiapas and Quintana Roo. It has been spotted in the jungle-covered tropical areas of these states and is said to range all the way down the heavily forested Central American cordillera to Colombia where he has been nicknamed the Darien Monster. The sisimite has also been called "The Olmec Ape" based on a figurine found at an Olmec archaeological site in the state of Campeche. The figurine dates back 2,000 years. It is described as a humanoid with ape-like features, including backward-facing feet and no thumbs. It is said to be both a protector of small animals and a kidnapper of women. Some legends also suggest it can produce ape-men through union with humans. Are you surprised to learn that Mexico has it's own version of bigfoot?

The Alux: Mayan spirits of mischief and protection. Aluxes are spirits in Mayan mythology that resemble sprites or goblins and live in natural places like jungles and caves. Known for being mischievous yet protective, they play tricks on those who threaten their land. Purported to be created by Mayan priests, aluxes often appear as small, dwarf-like figures with animal features and can take on various forms, including child-like figures in white. Do you believe that there could be mythical creatures that protect the land?

La Lechuza: The owl witch of Mexican lore. La Lechuza, meaning "the owl" in Spanish, is a figure of Mexican and Tejano folklore, a witch who turns into a giant owl at night. She is often depicted with a woman's face, and in some versions, she is a woman who sold her soul to the devil in exchange for magical powers. La Lechuza is said to prey on drunks and children, often using a baby's cry or a whistle to lure her victims. Do you like owls?

The Ahuizotl: Aztec water monster. The ahuizotl is a legendary creature in Aztec mythology, often depicted as a "spiny aquatic thing" or "water dog". It's described as having a canine body, monkey-like hands, and a tail with a hand at the end, capable of prehensile grasping. The ahuizotl is said to lure unsuspecting people to their deaths with the cries of a child, then pull them underwater with its tail-hand. Had you ever heard of this mythological monster before this survey?