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Belizean Folklore Legends

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 Here is a list of Belizean folklore legends: La Llorona In English, La Llorona translates to "The Weeping Woman." La Llorona is said to be a tall, thin and beautiful woman with long black hair. She roams the rivers and creeks, wailing in search of children to lure into the jungle, hoping they would get lost and never find their way back home. La Llorona is also known for luring young men into the jungle on their way home from late-night bars. Parents, fearing for their son's life, would warn them not to stay out late drinking. La Llorona would lure these young me deep into the forest, where she would reveal her ugly and distorted face, followed by a scream. The young men would then immediately die or become sick for weeks. Tata Duende In English, Tata Duende translates to "Grandfather Demon." Tata Duende is an old and short man with four fingers on each hand and backward-pointing feet. Tata Duende is known for cutting the thumbs of people who have five fingers