La Llorona (Latin American Spanish: [la ʝoˈɾona]; 'the Crying Woman, the Weeping Woman, the Wailer') is a vengeful ghost in Hispanic American folklore who is said to roam near bodies of …

Oct 29, 2025 · La Llorona is a mythological woman in Mexican and Latin American oral tradition whose siren-like wails are said to lure adults and children to their untimely deaths.

The legend of La Llorona (pronounced “LAH yoh ROH nah”), Spanish for the Weeping Woman, has been a part of the Southwest’s Hispanic culture since the days of the conquistadores. The …

Feb 21, 2025 · The legend of La Llorona, which translates to “The Weeping Woman,” is popular throughout the southwestern United States and Mexico. The tale has various retellings and …

Jul 12, 2024 · La Llorona is a terrifying ghost from Mexican folklore who murders children she mistakes as her own, haunting rivers and waterways in search of her lost children.

Oct 13, 2021 · La Llorona is often closely associated with children. In some stories, she is said to wail for her own lost or dead children; in many of these stories, she killed her own children …

Dec 4, 2024 · La Llorona, often referred to as “The Weeping Woman,” is a haunting figure in Mexican folklore, deeply ingrained in the cultural consciousness of the region. Her legend …

For centuries, the chilling cry of La Llorona has echoed through rivers, valleys, and streets across Latin America. At La Llorona TV, we bring this timeless legend to life through storytelling, …

It is a widely known legend in Latinx communities, especially in Mexico, where my godmother is from, and the American Southwest. This folk narrative is typically used to convey cautionary …

Dec 7, 2024 · The legend of La Llorona is a haunting and powerful tale that has stood the test of time. From its origins in Mexican folklore to its modern retellings in popular culture, the story of …