Cipitio

Cipitio is a legendary character from Salvadoran folklore revolving around the Siguanaba and cadejo legends.

Cipitio was condemned to live eternity as a small boy with his feet set in a backwards position to serve as reminder of the twisted and illicit affair of his parents.

They decide to follow them but eventually get lost because unbeknownst to them Cipitio has backwards feet and so they head in the wrong direction into the bush.

A couple of short stories with this character can be found in the book Cuentos de Cipotes by the Salvadoran writer and poet Salvador Salarrué.

Each episode depicts the problems that Salvadoran children encounter in their communities, families, and schools.