Maya's Children: The Story of La LloronaMaya is a happy and beautiful girl, who at birth bore the mark of the Sun God on her shoulder. This mark, the village priest informs her parents, means Maya is immortal. Senor Tiempo, the god of time, however, is incensed by this news. He allots each person their time on earth. But if he cannot have Maya, then he must have her children! |
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