La Llorona

Weeping Ghost Woman

La Llorona is the ghost of a woman who drowned her children in jealousy and now wanders rivers crying "¡Ay, mis hijos!" to lure and drown others. Colonial-era legend warns children away from water at night., - White dress, long hair - Incessant weeping - Drowns children - Appears near water - Repelled by faith, Mythology and folklore