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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... owl of the forest . " I wish some- one could come to live with me . " " It is time for you to have children , " the owl replied . These words made Maya happy . Children would be wonderful companions . She would watch over them and care ...
... owl of the forest . " I wish some- one could come to live with me . " " It is time for you to have children , " the owl replied . These words made Maya happy . Children would be wonderful companions . She would watch over them and care ...
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... owl . " Save the bowl by your fireplace , " the owl replied . " If you save the clay in which Corn Maiden was born , Señor Tiempo can- not harm her . " Maya did as she was told . The new moon came , and Maya decided to make a second ...
... owl . " Save the bowl by your fireplace , " the owl replied . " If you save the clay in which Corn Maiden was born , Señor Tiempo can- not harm her . " Maya did as she was told . The new moon came , and Maya decided to make a second ...
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