The Legend of the Llorona

La Llorona

The legend of the llorona is one of the most famous Mexican Legends, that has gone around the world, it is the personage of a woman, which has its origins from the time in which Mexico was established, next to the arrival of the Spanish.
It is said that there existed an indigenous woman who had an affair with a Spanish gentleman, the relationship was consummated by giving birth to three beautiful children, to whom the mother cared devoutly, converting them into his adoration.

The days continued to run, between lies and shadows, keeping hidden from others to enjoy their bond, the woman seeing her family formed, the needs of her children for a full-time Father begins to ask for the relationship to be formalized, the gentleman He dodged it every time, perhaps out of fear of what they will say, being a member of society at his highest levels, he thought a great deal about the opinions of others, and that connection with an Indian could affect his status too much.