La Llorona: Ghost or Protector? You Decide
In the popular telling, La Llorona is a ghost. She’s the spirit of a woman who haunts watery places, wailing for her lost children. But as with all stories, the meaning of the myth has changed over time and many people now see La Llorona as a protector. For spooky October, we explore the ghostly myth that frightens children and the more empowering version of the legend.
Additional Resources:
La Llorona, Legend and Protector, In the Streets of San Francisco
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