The Legend of La Llorona

About this episode

This episode explores the legend of La Llorona, tracing her origins and evolution through history and culture.

In this eerie episode, we dive into the legend of La Llorona , tracing her origins from ancient Aztec folklore to the chilling stories still told today. From myth to modern sightings, we explore how her story has evolved across generations—and why her haunting cry continues to echo through cultures, rivers, and history. Sources: Further Reading & Sources – La Llorona Core Background • Britannica – “La Llorona | Legend, Myth, Story, Folklore, History, & Facts” https://www.britannica.com/topic/La-Llorona • Library of Congress – “La Llorona: An Introduction to the Weeping Woman” https://blogs.loc.gov/folklife/2021/10/la-llorona-an-introduction-to-the-weeping-woman/ Origins & Variants • Library of Congress – “La Llorona: Roots, Branches, and the Missing Link from Spain” https://blogs.loc.gov/folklife/2021/10/la-llorona-roots-branches-and-the-missing-link-from-spain/ • Multo (Ghost) – “The Many Origins of La Llorona” https://multoghost.wordpress.com/2015/09/25/the-many-origins-of-la-llorona/ • EBSCO Research Starters – “La Llorona (‘The Weeping Woman’)” https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/religion-and-philosophy/la-llorona-weeping-woman Water, Landscape, and Xochimilco…

People in this episode

Hosts: Ashley, Lanie

Topics covered

• legend
• folklore
• mythology
• cultural history
• modern sightings

Keywords

• La Llorona
• Aztec folklore
• haunting cry
• cultural stories
• modern sightings

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Britannica, Library of Congress, Multo (Ghost), EBSCO Research Starters, History in Santa Fe

Books & works: La Llorona

Places: Lake Texcoco, Xochimilco, Island of the Dolls

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