La Llorona is a Mexican folklore tale that tells the story of a woman who drowned her children and now spends eternity searching for them, crying out "oh my children" (¡ay, mis hijos!) Some common synonyms for La Llorona include "The Weeping Woman," "The Crying Lady," or "The Wailing Woman." Other similar terms that can be used to describe La Llorona include "The Ghostly Mother," "The Haunted Woman," or "The Mourning Mother." Regardless of the name, the tale of La Llorona has haunted Mexican culture for generations and continues to be a popular theme in books, movies, and other forms of media.