The Origins of La Llorona: a Timeless Legend
Words: 309 1499The tale of La Llorona or "The Weeping Woman" runs deep in Latin American culture a haunting story of a woman forever grieving her lost children. Variants abound but the heart of the tale remains: La Llorona a spectral figure lingers near rivers her sorrowful cries echoing her tragic destiny. La Llorona's origins trace back to colonial Mexico yet some believe it roots even further in ancient times. One version tells of Maria an indigenous beauty who loved a Spanish […]