Myths and beliefs are part of the folklore of a people. The Dominican population is no stranger to believing in the good vibes with the first water in May or in events that are classified as dark and sinister such as bacá.
Among the myths and beliefs that frame a certain positive spirituality, we can mention may water. For the Dominicans, the first drops of the May rain are magical, they wash their face and body as if to eliminate everything bad that has happened to them and obtain purification, in many cases, they fill bottles with the first water of May and the They will have in a special place in the house to be protected, especially from diseases.
The Water MoorsThey are beings that have the ability to prevent rainwater from damaging the crops or flowers of fruit trees. They also have the power to rationalize rainwater for agricultural purposes, that is, making it rain in places that suit them and not others. Water Ties are said to be able to walk in the rain without getting wet.
Just as there are magical, spiritual and good vibes myths and beliefs, there are also dark myths and beliefs such as The Galipotes, which are very powerful beings that have the ability, according to their needs, to turn another person or themselves into an animal or some inanimate object such as a tree, stone, etc. They are said to be very strong, violent, almost immune to weapons, and they enjoy doing bad things to people such as disturbing them in the dark or misleading them out of their way.
The Bacá It is one of the most popular myths and beliefs in the Dominican Republic because it has to do with a pact with the devil in order to have health, to advance financially and to obtain power, for this, the pact confers the surrender of one of his loved ones. Failure to comply with this pact will lose his wealth and will be punished with family misfortunes culminating in the death of himself.