La Llorona, the Weeping Woman, is a haunting figure whose legend flows through rivers from Mexico to the Andes. Once a proud mother named María, her rage and grief over betrayal led to a tragic crime—drowning her children in the river, only to realize the horror too late. Her punishment? An eternity searching for them, wailing in sorrow, dragging children into the water if she mistakes them for her own. But La Llorona’s myth is more than just a ghost story. She embodies the heartbreak of mothers, the weight of betrayal, and the enduring consequences of sorrow. Her tale shifts across cultures, blending Aztec, Greek, and Slavic influences, while modern interpretations see her as both a warning and a reflection of suffering. Discover the chilling truth behind La Llorona's eternal search—and the deeper layers of pain that make her both a monster and a tragic figure.
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