In the picturesque Magical Town of Tequila, Jalisco, a folk story has been passed down through generations, Whispered among the workers and local inhabitants. It is the story of a Mythical Beautiful Woman and how Juan the Jimador fell in love with her. A story as intriguing as it is terrifying.
The Workers’ Routine
Every morning, the workers of the tequila factories made their way to their duties, passing along the path that led them to the washhouses and the scales. This path was surrounded by agaves, those noble hearts of the land that gave life to tequila. The air was always filled with the sweet and pungent aroma of cooked agave, mixed with the morning freshness of the countryside.
It was on this path that the workers began to tell stories about an incredibly beautiful woman who appeared before them. She was always a few meters ahead, walking with grace and elegance. She had a slender body and a figure that took anyone’s breath away. However, no matter how hard they tried to catch up to her, they never could. It was as if the beautiful woman was an illusion that faded with each step they took.
The Brothers’ Encounter
One morning, two brothers, Juan and Pedro, were on their way to the factory. Juan, the older one, was a strong and brave young man, while Pedro, the younger one, was more cautious and thoughtful. Upon reaching the path by the washhouses, they saw the beautiful woman walking ahead of them. Juan, fascinated by her figure, decided that this morning would be different. “I have to know who she is,” he said determinedly. “With a body like that, she must be a beautiful woman.”
Pedro, worried, tried to dissuade him. “Brother, we’ve heard stories about her. No one has been able to catch up to her, and those who try are never the same.”
But Juan paid no attention to Pedro’s warnings. With firm resolve, he began to run after the woman. Pedro followed him, though at a safe distance, fearing the worst.
Juan The Jimador Folk Story
The Mystery Unveiled
The woman walked calmly, unhurried, as if she was waiting for someone to follow her. Juan ran with all his might, and just at a bend in the path, he caught up to her. His heart was pounding, both from the effort and from the excitement of finally meeting the enigmatic woman.
But when he reached her and stood in front of her, his heart stopped for a moment. What he saw left him paralyzed. The woman, with her perfect body, slowly turned her face towards him, revealing a face that was not human. She had the face of a horse, a grotesque and diabolical image that made Juan scream in horror.
Pedro, who had arrived a few seconds later, saw his brother fall to the ground, fainting. He ran to him and tried to revive him, but Juan was unresponsive. With effort, Pedro carried his brother back to the town, where he was attended to by a local doctor.
The Consequences
Juan was in a coma for several days. When he finally woke up, he was no longer the same. He had lost part of his mental faculties, and his eyes, once full of life and determination, were now empty and vacant. He muttered incoherently about the woman with the horse’s face and never again was the brave young man Pedro had known.
Juan’s story became a warning for all the town’s workers. Many others had tried to catch up to the beautiful woman and had suffered similar fates. The legend grew, and over time, it became part of Tequila’s folklore. Parents told the story to their children, and the elders remembered those who had fallen victim to the beautiful woman.
A New Beginning
Pedro, for his part, became a wise and respected man in the town. He always remembered his brother and the lesson he had learned from that experience. He devoted himself to caring for Juan and sharing the story with anyone who would listen, hoping that no one else would suffer the same fate.
One day, while walking down the same path he had traveled with his brother, Pedro stopped at the bend where Juan had encountered the woman. He closed his eyes and offered a prayer, not only for his brother but for all those who had been victims of the mysterious figure.
From then on, the inhabitants of Tequila continued to see the beautiful woman, but no one else tried to catch up to her. The legend became part of the town’s identity, a mix of beauty and terror that reflected Tequila’s cultural richness and mystique.
The Legacy of the Legend (Siguanaba)
As the years passed, the legend of the beautiful woman was told and retold in many forms. Some said she was a spirit protecting the agaves, guarding the land and its wealth. Others believed she was a warning for greedy men who only saw outward beauty without understanding the true value of things.
But for Pedro, the legend would always be a reminder of his brother and the importance of prudence and wisdom. On quiet nights, when the wind whispered through the agaves, one could hear the story of the beautiful woman, a story that had left an indelible mark on the heart of Tequila.
And so, the legend endures, a testament to the traditions and beliefs of a town that celebrates life and mystery with equal fervor. A story that, like tequila itself, is strong and full of character, leaving a lasting impression on all who hear it.