63: Haunted by Grief: The Story of La Llorna

La Llorona is a legendary figure from Latin American folklore, especially well-known in Mexican culture. Her name translates to “The Weeping Woman.” The story varies by region, but here’s the most common version:

The Legend of La Llorona:
La Llorona was once a beautiful woman named Maria who fell in love with a wealthy man. They had children together, but over time, he lost interest in her and left. Heartbroken and driven by grief or jealousy, Maria drowned her children, often in a river. Almost immediately, she regretted it and, in some versions, drowned herself too.
After death, she was cursed to wander the Earth, crying for her lost children. Her ghost is said to roam rivers, lakes, and canals at night, wailing “¡Ay, mis hijos!” ("Oh, my children!").

Common Themes and Beliefs:

• She wears a long white dress or veil.
• Her spirit is seen near water.
• Hearing her cry is a bad omen.
• She sometimes kidnaps wandering children, mistaking them for her own.

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