Happy Halloween! In celebration of the season, the episode dives into the lore of La Llorona. Tune in to hear about the beginnings of her tale and the inspirations she’s had throughout history.

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Trigger Warnings:

Death - mention of suicide, infanticide, homicide

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Episode on Aztec Mythology:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4YcXtl8VixajUypYBiCFp1?si=aaf95c86cedf4608

“La Llorona” by Mamselle Ruiz sung in French, Spanish and Zapotec

Mamselle Ruiz - Homegrown Concert

Camille Maria Acosta’s thesis:

La Llorona, Picante Pero Sabroso: The Mexican Horror Legend as a Story of Survival and a Reclamation of the Monster

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Music by lenoxbeatmaker (IG).