LEGEND: La Llorona

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She’s the spirit of a woman, crying unceasingly for her lost children… whom she herself killed. But La Llorona isn’t simply a tragic figure who lost her mind with jealousy. She’s the ghost of Mexico’s bloody past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic ...  Show more

The legend of La Llorona haunts the streets of Mexico and Latin America, the story of a woman who searches eternally for her children.

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Producer: Edwin Covarrubias
Research: Madeline Guerra
Music: Simon Wilkinson

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The tragic tale and eerie encounters of La Llorona, the legendary wailing woman. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices