La Llorona – a haunting figure from Latin folklore – is said to be a ghostly spirit who wanders rivers and waterways, searching for her lost children. With her mournful cries and chilling presence, La Llorona serves as a cautionary tale of maternal love, loss, and the consequences of betrayal. But some believe “The Weeping Woman” is very real and very threat ... Show More
Jul 10
CONSPIRACY: The Grand Canyon
The Grand Canyon draws five million tourists a year. What most visitors don't know is that the canyon is underexplored and far more mysterious than we imagine. Rumors talk of unexplained magnetic anomalies, ghostly figures seen by hikers, constant UFO sightings, and hidden caves ... Show More
38m 34s
Jul 3
HAUNTED: Pearl Harbor
On December 7, 1941, a surprise attack from Japanese forces set Pearl Harbor ablaze, claiming over 2,400 lives in under two hours. Since then, countless ghost sightings have been reported in the area, including a few that have been caught on film. Locals and tourists alike believ ... Show More
45m 20s
May 2023
La Llorona is Older Than You Think
It's a common campfire tale -- a mysterious, ghostly entity roams the land, lamenting the loss of her children... and perhaps kidnapping living children to replace her own. In today's episode, Ben and Matt dive deep into the evolution of La Llorona, exploring the nature of folklo ... Show More
56m 4s
Nov 2020
Mythology Crossover: La Llorona
Today we’re bringing you a special episode from another Spotify Original from Parcast. If you enjoy it, check out Mythology on Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! She’s the spirit of a woman, crying unceasingly for her lost children… whom she herself killed. But La Lloro ... Show More
50m 53s
Feb 2024
LA LECHUZA – The Owl Witch
La Lechuza - a supernatural creature from Mexican folklore, often depicted as a witch who can transform into a giant owl. She is believed to roam the night, seeking revenge on those who have wronged her, and is sometimes associated with the abduction of children.
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42m 53s
<p>This week the boys break down the dark, mythical folktale of the Mexican "<i>boogeywoman"</i> <i><strong>La Llorona</strong></i>, the ghost of a "weeping" mother said to haunt the shorelines of bodies of water across multiple regions of South America. Is it just a parable to k ... Show More
