34 - The Legend of La Llorona cover art

34 - The Legend of La Llorona

34 - The Legend of La Llorona

Listen for free

View show details

About this listen

Happy Halloween! In celebration of the season, the episode dives into the lore of La Llorona. Tune in to hear about the beginnings of her tale and the inspirations she’s had throughout history.

Trigger Warnings:

Death - mention of suicide, infanticide, homicide

Episode on Aztec Mythology:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4YcXtl8VixajUypYBiCFp1?si=aaf95c86cedf4608

“La Llorona” by Mamselle Ruiz sung in French, Spanish and Zapotec

Mamselle Ruiz - Homegrown Concert

Camille Maria Acosta’s thesis:

La Llorona, Picante Pero Sabroso: The Mexican Horror Legend as a Story of Survival and a Reclamation of the Monster

Follow the podcast on Instagram at @cafewithstrangers for updates and more. And if you’re interested in being part of the podcast, no matter where in the country you are, send an email over to cafewithpodcast@gmail.com.

Music by lenoxbeatmaker (IG).

No reviews yet
In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.