La LloronaLatin America is rich in stories and legends. Many are said to have originated from the time of the conquistadors or the indigenous era. A story or legend that has surpassed all other folklore and times, in all parts of Latin America, is that of the "weeping woman" or better known as "La Llorona". Its sad story is said to have originated in a small town in Mexico. It was said that an enchanting girl lived in this small and humble town. She was by far the most beautiful girl in all the nearby villages. Just as her beauty was recognized throughout Mexico, so was her name. The more Maria grew, her beauty seemed to increase and shine like rubies and priceless gems. But unfortunately his heart was black and full of pride. No man was suitable and they were beneath her beauty to even be looked at by her eyes. Until one day a young stallion riding his half-wild horse came to town. Some say he was quoted as saying "He thought it was unmanly to ride a horse if it wasn't half wild." http://www.literacynet.org/lp/hperspectives/llorona.html. This young man was not only handsome but rich and played the guitar while singing with his majestic voice. In one look, Maria understood that this was the man she would marry. It didn't make it easy for him to woo her. This young man serenaded her with beautiful melodies outside her window and presented her with gifts from afar. Maria would have ignored everything the young man had done to get her attention. Eventually this young man won her love and it wasn't long before they both got engaged and married. Years passed and Maria bore him two children. This... middle of paper... enslaved by Mayan traders. La Malinche was giving it to a Spanish conquistador after conquering a city called Tabasco. While in his possession, he learned Spanish and became Hernan Cortes' personal interpreter. She eventually falls in love with Cortes and becomes his lover. In this adulterous relationship she bore him two sons. She eventually learns that Cortes was returning to Spain without her. Those who accuse her of having committed the crime of killing her two children on the shore of a lake which "would be the base of Mexico City". http://thehauntedinternet.com/lallorona.html..Works Cited1. “La Llorona: A Hispanic Legend.” http://www.literacynet.org/lp/hperspectives/llorona.html2. Paul Harden “The Legend of La Llorona” http://www.caminorealheritage.org/PH/1207_llorona.pdf3. "The Haunted Internet" http://thehauntedinternet.com/lallorona.html