Cadejos are larger than usual ghost dogs. They can usually be seen in pairs. One dog is white, while the other has an entirely black coat. The white-coloured greyhound has bluish eyes and symbolizes the light of paradise. That is, if the soul of a deceased is led by it, he will find himself in eternal rest in a short time since he will not have obstacles to reach his final abode.
However, certain precautions should be taken if the Black Cadejo were to appear during that journey since this dog is associated with the underworld. His primary mission is to lead innocent souls to hell, to please Satan. How ancient Salvadorans drove this evil spirit away was by burning incense. (In some areas of that country, this substance obtained from plants is known as incense). The advice we can give you is that, if you go for a walk in the countryside, try to return to your home before the sun goes down because sometimes the cadejos are loose.
The Cadejo
this case, in El Salvador), but there are versions of the same story in other latitudes, such as Mexico. It is a legend of indigenous origin in which it is ensured that dogs are the ideal animals to help the recently deceased arrive in the land of the dead. Despite this, with the arrival of Spanish troops in Mesoamerica, this myth began to transform. In later versions, it is said that this legend is used to clearly illustrate the contrast between "the good" and "evil.
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l Cadejo corresponds to one of those stories that are not only known in a specific place in Central America (in
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