EP 9: LA LLORONA THE FEMALE BOOGEYMAN!

I'm sure I can't be the only one that's ever heard time heals all wounds, well what happens when an eternity passes and your still in as much pain as ever? Don't worry I haven't lived for an eternity, but the spirit of this weeks Campfire Adventure episode has and she's still searching for her peace. La Llorona was once known as Maria the beautiful maiden from a rural village that women envied and men from all around desired. When she finally wed it seemed as though she had everything she could ever want, but things quickly changed and in a fit of rage she made a decision that would curse her for all eternity. Now her spirit is stuck here on earth reliving all the pain she suffered in life while trying to do anything she can to lift the curse and finally get peace. Grab a drink, get the blankets ready and take a listen to this legends tale.

The Conjuring Universe La Lllorona, Give it a watch and enjoy!

An artist depiction of what La Llorona looks like

Someone reported seeing her in Temecula, CA

A different occurrence where someone was able to get a picture of what is believe to be La Llorona!

SOURCE MATERIALS:

For the story:

1. Bradley, L. (2019, 04 19). The Curse of La Llorona: The Real Legend Behind the Horror Film. VanityFair. Retrieved 05 09, 2021, from https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2019/04/la-llorona-real-mexican-legend-curse-of-la-llorona-movie

2. Legends of America. (n.d.). La Llorona – Weeping Woman of the Southwest. Legends of America. Retrieved 05 09, 2021, from https://www.legendsofamerica.com/gh-lallorona/

3. Ghost City Tours. (n.d.). The Legend of La Llorona. Ghost City Tours. Retrieved 05 09, 2021, from https://ghostcitytours.com/san-antonio/haunted-places/la-llorona/

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For the Image:

1. "ScreamQueen" Adelgaard, K. (2019, 08 17). The Curse of La Llorona. Heaven of Horror. Retrieved 05 10, 2021, from https://www.heavenofhorror.com/reviews/the-curse-of-la-llorona-2019-conjuring/

2. Photograph of ‘La Llorona ghost’ sends shivers down Temecula resident’s spines. (2016, 07 10). The Press Enterprise. Retrieved 05 10, 2021, from https://www.pe.com/2016/07/10/temecula-photo-of-la-llorona-ghost-sends-shivers-down-citys-collective-spine/

3. Mcgrew, S. (2019, 04 19). Article: Encountering La Llorona. Nightmarish Conjurings. Retrieved 05 10, 2021, from https://www.nightmarishconjurings.com/2019/04/19/article-encountering-la-llorona/

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