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EPISODE · Oct 9, 2025 · 53 MIN

La Llorona

from Lunatic Soup · host Megan Miller and Reyna Edmonds

Today we are diving into the legend of La Llorona, the Weeping Woman whose cries have echoed through generations across Latin America.  From her tragic origins as a grieving and abused mother, to a woman cursed to wanter the earth in search of her lost children.  We will talk about similar figures throughout history, and even eye witness accounts. Are you brave enough to learn of this terrifying tale?

Today we are diving into the legend of La Llorona, the Weeping Woman whose cries have echoed through generations across Latin America.  From her tragic origins as a grieving and abused mother, to a woman cursed to wanter the earth in search of her lost children.  We will talk about similar figures throughout history, and even eye witness accounts. Are you brave enough to learn of this terrifying tale?

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