Toke 07 - La Llorona

Toke Lore

In this episode Sarah and Kiki delve into Mesoamerican folklore that stretches its influence throughout North America. La Llorona hails from the Aztecs and Mayans but has transformed into a “woman in white” specter. Then our “toke-lorists”, Sarah, Kiki, and a surprise guest will dig through her layers and discuss her transformation and influence today.

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This episode contains discussions of violence and substance use. Listener discretion is advised. Marijuana is not legal in all states. Please check your state’s laws before engaging in recreational use. Please do not smoke and drive. Smoke responsibly. Marijuana should be done with consent. Please respect others’ decisions not to engage in recreational marijuana use.
Mature audiences advised.

Resources for Episode:

• https://archive.aramcoworld.com/issue/201204/monsters.from.mesopotamia.htm
• History Today, “The Wailing Woman” , https://www.historytoday.com/miscellanies/wailing-woman
• Legends of America, “La Llorona - Weeping Woman”, https://www.legendsofamerica.com/gh-lallorona/
• Monstrum Podcast, “The Legend of La Llorona”, https://www.pbs.org/video/the-legend-of-la-llorona-gvx6ly/
• The Texas Standard, “How Moms Use The Legend Of La Llorona To Keep Their Kids In Line” https://www.texasstandard.org/stories/how-moms-use-the-legend-of-la-llorona-to-keep-their-kids-in-line/
• Mytholadies, “36. La Llorona (Mexican Folklore)”, https://www.mytholadies.com/36-la-llorona-mexican-folklore/
• Wondrium’s, “Ancient Mesoamerica”, available with a subscription
• Mythopedia, “Chalchiuhtlicue”, https://mythopedia.com/aztec-mythology/gods/chalchiuhtlicue/

Produced and edited by Sarah Etherton and Kiki Rau.
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Season album art by Heather Lisonbee.
Intro-music Merry Bay by Ghostrifter Official.
Teaser music Unseen Horrors Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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