First published around 2008 by , the book spans approximately 90 pages and features illustrations by Carlos Daniel Ardila Mateus. It is structured as a collection of short narratives that explain ancestral phenomena and beliefs through the lens of Colombian cosmogony.
A critical element in López Orozco’s work is the depiction of the blend between Indigenous, African, and Spanish Catholic beliefs.
Often described as a beautiful woman who transforms into a monster with one leg to punish unfaithful men. El Mohán:
I couldn’t find a direct PDF of Mitos y leyendas de Colombia by Asdrúbal López Orozco in publicly available, legal sources. This book is likely out of print or had a limited print run, and no authorized digital version appears to be hosted by common academic or public repositories.
A significant portion of the compilation deals with the colonial period, characterized by the clash between the sacred and the profane. Stories like La Molla or various tales of penance in the afterlife reflect the imposition of Catholic morality. The author captures the fear and mysticism of the colonial era, where the devil was a tangible presence and redemption was sought through suffering.