In this episode of Live Laugh Lore, hosts Caroline and Emily dive into the spine-chilling legend of La Llorona, a ghostly figure who haunts riversides in search of her lost children. They discuss various versions of the tale, its cultural significance, and its deep roots in Mexican and Latin American folklore. The hosts also share modern sightings and personal anecdotes, making this episode both informative and haunting. Tune in to hear about one of the most influential and terrifying legends that continues to capture imaginations today.

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Llorona

https://www.britannica.com/topic/La-Llorona

https://blogs.loc.gov/folklife/2021/10/la-llorona-an-introduction-to-the-weeping-woman/

https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/la-llorona

https://www.neh.gov/article/la-malinche-hernan-cortess-translator-and-so-much-more

https://www.reddit.com/r/Ghoststories/comments/1knri97/the_night_la_llorona_tried_to_enter/

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