![]() ![]() Of the Banshee of Irish and Scottish legend, to hear the cry of the Witch Bird ![]() Them off to her lair, where she may devour them at her leisure. Sights, she swoops down on the confused and frightened individual and carries Lives, for they may become the Witch Bird’s next meal. And anyone who attempts to locate the source of the sound risks their ![]() Strange whistling sounds or an eerie sound resembling the crying of a newbornīaby. Prey, she perches herself in a hidden area, and will then commence making Mythology in many ways, but she also bears traits of the Siren and the Banshee.Īnd like those two entities, La Lechusa uses sound that bears a supernaturalĬompulsion to lure her prey to her. To six-foot tall bird (most commonly an owl) with the face of a beautiful or Every night, she is said to transform into a five In others, she is a woman that has sold her soul to the Devil in order People believe in her existence, while others claim to have actually seen thisĬreature. Particularly enjoys attacking people who have had one too many beers. Time, and seems to be particularly widespread in Zavala County. Legend of La Lechusa is very popular in Mexico and Texas. Of a woman who was widowed by a man who remarried, or was the devoted wife ofĪn unfaithful husband. The form of a human-sized bird with a woman’s face. Folklore says that she returnedįrom beyond the grave as a ghost to seek revenge upon those who murdered her in Killed by the angry and frightened townspeople. Means “owl.” To those who believe the stories, she is known as the "Witch Owl" or the “Witch Bird.” According to legend, La Lechusa was once a curandera (someone who practices white magic) who, after being ![]() Spanish, the word lechusa (also spelled lechuza) simply Tales are told of a strange shapeshifting witch known as La Lechusa. The imagination of children ages 4-9 will soar with this fun, suspenseful story by acclaimed author and artist Xavier Garza, whose knack for storytelling and creating lively illustrations captures the spirit of naughty Zulema.In the Hispanic folklore of Mexico and Texas, In this exciting story about the consequences of being mean to others, Zulema learns something about herself and possibly her grandmother too. And when a huge owl with glowing red eyes smashes through the window and swoops into her room, Zulema is ready to agree to its demands even if it means promising to be nice! Only I can play tricks!'' But as the noise at her window continues, the insolent little girl begins to lose her bravado. So when she gets into bed one night and something begins to tap at her window, Zulema isn't afraid at first. Nothing scares her because she's the meanest child in the world! When Grandma Sabina comes to live with the family, the first thing Zulema says to her is, ''You sure look old and ugly.'' Grandma Sabina calmly warns her rude granddaughter about the Witch Owl who prowls the night looking for mean little children, but Zulema just laughs defiantly at such a preposterous story. But maybe, just maybe, her almost ninety-year-old Grandma Sabina does. She doesn't have any friends, animals run away from her in fear, and her mom doesn't know what to do with her. Zulema Ortiz is the meanest little girl in the whole wide world. ![]()
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