35. La Llorona’s Haunting Legend

📍 Location: Mexico City, MX → Guatemala → Central America → Colombia → Worldwide🧵 What We Cover in This Episode: Her Aztec origins in the goddess Cihuacóatl and the omens recorded in the Florentine Codex. The classic tale of María, the mother who drowned her children and wanders in sorrow. How her story spread through Mexico, Guatemala, Central America, and Colombia. The famous Xochimilco performance that brings her legend to life on the canals of Mexico City. Viral modern-day sightings shared on TikTok and social media. The folk song “La Llorona”, from Chavela Vargas to Pixar’s Coco. Her role in films from Mexico’s first horror movie in 1933 to Hollywood’s The Curse of La Llorona (2019). The metaphors she carries: grief, colonial trauma, hidden dangers, and silenced women. Her haunting parallels with La Malinche, the controversial figure remembered as both traitor and mother of Mexico. By the end, you’ll understand why her cries have never faded — and why you should never follow the sound of weeping near the water’s edge. Listen to Chavela Vargas - La Llorona  Coco Movie Scene  TikTok Videos of alleged Llorona sightings: @oscar.martinez049 @bernal.photography 🎧 Macabre Mondays is a true crime and paranormal podcast hosted by Alejandra and her husband Tom. Each week, storyteller and spooky enthusiast Ale unpacks some of the most haunting cases she’s researched, dragging her husband along for the ride, whether he’s ready for it or not. He’s hearing it all for the first time… just like you. New here? Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen.Your guides through the strange, the sinister, and the spooky… For photos of todays episode visit our social handles or our website to learn more.Join us each week as we delve into the world where mystery meets the macabre: Instagram: @macabremondayspodcast Facebook: Macabre Mondays Podcast YouTube: @macabremondayspodcast TikTok: @macabremondayspodcast X: @macabremondays_ 📬 Want to give us a scare? Email us at: macabremondayspodcast@gmail.com Sources listed on our site! Disclaimer: Macabre Mondays is a true crime and paranormal podcast created for informational and entertainment purposes only. All information discussed in this episode has been compiled from publicly available sources, and while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that every detail is complete or free of error. The views and op