La Leyenda de la Llorona: Characters

Characters

• Beto - Character in "La Leyenda de la Llorona."
• Kika - Another character associated with the narrative.
• Leo San Juan - Central character connected to the story’s events.
• Yoltzín - Character contributing to the plot development.
• Don Andrés - A pivotal character in the storyline.
• Teodora - Character with significance to the unfolding drama.
• Las calaveritas - Movie characters that add cultural depth to the story.
• El alebrije - A magical creature that plays an important role.
• Los alebrijes - Colorful Mexican folk art sculptures that animate in the film.

Cultural Terms

• La llorona - Translates to "the weeping woman," the central figure of the legend.
• La leyenda - Means "the legend," highlighting the folkloric aspect of the narrative.
• El día de los muertos - "Day of the Dead," a key celebration in Mexican culture.
• La noche de brujas - Refers to "Halloween."
• El cementerio - "The cemetery," an important setting in the story.
• El cempasúchil - Known as "marigold," symbolizing the afterlife and honoring deceased loved ones.
• La flor - Means "the flower," often associated with Día de los Muertos.
• El pan de muerto - "Bread of the dead," a traditional offering during Día de los Muertos.

Important Dates

• El dos de noviembre - "November 2nd," the main day of Día de los Muertos.
• El primero de noviembre - "November 1st," a day to honor deceased children.
• El treinta y uno de octubre - "October 31st," Halloween, a precursor to Día de los Muertos.

Language and Heritage

• Nahuatl - Indigenous language with historical relevance.
• Los Aztecas - Indigenous people of Mexico, connected to the cultural background.
• Indígena - Refers to native or indigenous persons, emphasizing cultural identity.

Miscellaneous

• Los dulces - Means "candy," often related to celebrations.
• Mis hijos - Translates to "my children," important in familial themes.
• Llorar - Means "to cry," a key action related to the emotional narrative.
• La vida - Translates to "life," symbolizing themes of existence and mortality.

Expressions

• "La llorona" means weeping woman in English.
• La mujer llora. - "The woman cries."
• La mujer grita. - "The woman yells."
• Yo amo a mis hijos. - "I love my kids."

Objects of Interest

• El camafeo - A term needing further definition in context.
• Los tejocotes - Refers to "stone fruit," likely tied to cultural practices.
• La isla de las muñecas - "Island of the dolls," a location of eerie folklore.
• El caballero - Means "gentleman" or "knight," potentially relating to character dynamics.
• El barco - "The boat," may symbolize journeys or transitions within the plot.
• Mi mamá - Means "my mom," reflecting personal relationships central to the tale.
• Los niños - Means "children," involving themes of youth and innocence.
• Las calaveras de azúcar - "Sugar skulls," popular items during Día de los Muertos rituals.