One theory is that it is Spanish, and refers to the witches’ dress, which was made of owl feathers (lechuzar). So, there’s a chance that they could hunt in packs. The worst part about it is that there isn’t just one lechuza, but rather, an entire cabal of women who have the ability to shapeshift into owls. Also, if the head of the lechuza changes, so does her power and strength.
It is said that the lechuza does not usually allow herself to turn into an animal unless it is for money, because she would otherwise lose her powers.
When an owl or a witch – or both – turns into a lechuza, she usually retains her identity and powers. She merely does what she must do to survive, though she usually takes an interest in activities that are dangerous or forbidden by others. The lechuza is not necessarily malevolent. The lechuza is thought to control the souls of men and bring them to their deaths, though its true intentions are often unclear because she makes deals with both good and evil people. Birds of prey are associated with evil, so they are often associated with witches. The transformation can be done with or without her consent, but usually she doesn’t mind because the lechuza gets paid for her services.Ī witch’s power is an important part of Mexican folklore, probably because there were many superstitions surrounding them and they were seen as powerful beings that must be respected. Apparently, the lechuza is able to change into whatever she pleases. It is a witch who has the ability to transform into an animal, usually a big bird, such as an owl or a crow. The lechuza is a mythical creature in Mexican folklore. What many folklore fans might not know about, though, is the wicked witch known as la lechuza. Most of us have also heard of duendes, and their creepy behavior. We all know the tragic tale of La Llorona.
The terrifying tales they tell South of the border rarely make it up to those of us in the United States, the legends always stand out for their unusually spooky elements. Support local coverage like this by checking out our subscription options and special offers at Caller.Mexican folklore is filled with twisted tales of wild beasts, wicked witches, and medicine men-often served up with a pinch of Aztec mythology weaved in. Not nearly exciting as La Lechuza, or even a wayward Andean condor.Īllison Ehrlich writes about things to do in South Texas and has a weekly Throwback Thursday column on local history. We went out there and got it and brought it to the police station." They didn't have any sightings after that. "A bunch of kids fixed them up a dummy of this big bird and hung it in a tree and then called police. Back around the time of the original newscast, Arnold received a call from some kids that the bird was sighted. Melvin Arnold with the Robstown police invited a photographer to come see the big bird roosting inside the police department since the fall. There was even a ballad written about the bird, produced through Freddie Records: "El Pajaro Gigante De Robe," recorded by Los Campeones De Raul Ruiz.īut Robstown police got the last laugh. Others claimed it was a heron or even a whooping crane, and it supposedly attacked some men. It sounded like an Andean condor, a South American bird that can have a 10-foot wingspan, though how it got to South Texas is anyone's guess. Don Farst with Gladys Porter Zoo in Brownsville had a more mundane explanation.
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