The legend of La Llorona is one of the most enduring and terrifying tales in Hispanic folklore, and has deep roots right here in El Paso!
On this episode of Weird Tales from El Paso, we explore the tragic story of the Weeping Woman, unraveling how her legend has evolved over the centuries and why her wails continue to haunt riversides across the Southwest.
We dive into the origins of her tragic tale, its variations across cultures, and the chilling encounters that might make you think twice about hanging out by the river at night.
Special Guests:
Dr. Meredith E. Abarca, Professor of Food Studies and Literature at The University of Texas at El Paso and former Vice President and President of the Texas Folklore Society.
Founder of El Paso Food Voices and host of the El Paso Food Voices Podcast.
Ramiro Galvan, Independent Paranormal Investigator and founder of “Paranormal Research Investigations” - PRI - in El Paso, TX
Personal Stories shared by Sam and “Tino.”
Show Notes:
Paranormal Research Investigations-PRI: Encounter with La Llorona?
Book Recommendations
Movie Recommendations
La Llorona (2019)
Directed by Jayro Bustamante
If 2019’s The Curse of La Llorona disappointed and frustrated you to no ends like it did me, then I highly recommend checking out Jayro Bustamante’s poignant and slow-burning twist on the legend.
This Guatemalan film, which flew under the radar for most, remixes the feminist and cultural themes of La Llorona’s legend into a modern socio-political ghost story. Beautifully shot and edited, La Llorona powerfully highlights the many injustices inherent to the legend, making it a fresh and impactful take on the tale.
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