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La LloronaAuthor: Uforia Podcasts
La Llorona Podcast explores the legend of La Llorona (the weeping woman). This legend has haunted Mexico since before the Conquest. Her story is one of violence, much like the country whose suffering she is often taken to represent. Beware the woman in white...Join us every week for four original episodes as we delve into the myths and stories of La Llorona sightings, real life encounters and experts from multiple Spanish speaking countries. Brought to you by Warner Brothers and Univision Language: en Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The Escape
Episode 4
Wednesday, 17 April, 2019
Matias and his family knew they had to leave their town after their encounter with La Llorona. His mom was not willing to risk their family after what happened to Matias, she knew way too much about this spirit and knew if they didn't leave La Llorona would chase them and haunt them every day of their lives. But that was not enough, because even after leaving Colima, Matias feels as though she's still with him, and he knows there is no going back.Our guest this episode is Dr. Alicia Gaspar de Alba, Ph.D in American studies, professor in Chicano studies, English and Gender studies as well as chair for the LGBTQ program at UCLA. She has written multiple books and has done extensive research in regard to La Llorona. Find more about her, her work, and her writing in https://www.aliciagaspardealba.net/
