Condenado
In the folk traditions of Argentina, the condenado is a man disfigured as punishment for having engaged in an incestuous relationship. Although during the day his appearance is normal (if weary), at night he takes to wandering. He may thus appear as a man with half his body like that of a dog or a pig. He devours raw flesh and greets others upon arriving and departing by saying “Alaba” (“Praise”); indeed, the Condenado never has a good night nor can he say “Adiós,” because he is an enemy of God.
In other versions, the condenado is a soul in torment. It refers to a person who died in sin and, not having been properly buried, returns to pursue his accomplices and devour them. In Peru, it is said that the dead man can leave his grave and scorch the grasslands with his screams. He wanders about terrorizing passersby and also seeks out people to devour.