Mexico Episodes
June 6, 2022
57. Santa Muerte (Mexican Folklore)
In today's episode, we discuss Santa Muerte, the folk saint and personification of death in Mexico. We discuss different ways of viewing death, her association with the LGBT community, and the way her worship exemplifies the Catholic church's stigma against …
Aug. 16, 2021
36. La Llorona (Mexican Folklore)
In today's episode, we discuss La Llorona, a spirit from Mexican folklore. We discuss the prevalence of female ghosts wearing white across world folklore, the varied interpretations of folktales, and the merits of modern retellings.