La Lechuza legend serves as both a cautionary tale and a story of
The story is well known in northern Mexico and South Texas, where a brief wave of hysteria surrounding one instance of the legend erupted in the 70s.
The Lechuza Legend
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La Lechuza (the Witch Owl)
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printable version (PDF) - Texas State Library and Archives
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The Legend of the Fearsome Creature La Lechuza
