All across the United States, people are getting excited for Halloween. Parents are using urban legends to scare their kids into going to bed on time or doing their homework. Elementary playgrounds are filled with rumors of ghosts in the bathroom, in the elevator, or by the oldest tree. Of course, the Rio Grande Valley is no exception. We have our fair share of scary stories to tell, and the following is a list of just the most famous:
El Chupacabra
When livestock animals begin turning up dead, many farmers blame El Chupacabra, a creature who drains the blood of animals. This creature is commonly described as similar to a reptile or dog.
La Llorona
Described as a ghostly, weeping woman, La Llorona is often said to be found by lakes, canals, and rivers. Other times, she is said to be found at crossroads. There, according to the legend, she cries out for her lost children that she drowned.
Lechuza
According to the legend, a Lechuza is a witch who sold her soul to the devil for magical powers. Apparently, a lechuza looks like a harpy when it is hunting, but is often found in the form of an owl.
El Cucuy
El Cucuy is a small, humanoid creature with glowing red eyes that is very childlike. His existence represents the boundary between life and death. It is said that he hides in dangerous places and takes away naughty children.
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