Is la llorna real in Mexico?

The La Llorona legend is popular throughout Latin America, including in Mexico. In Mexican culture, the story is often told as cautionary tale to keep children from disobeying their parents or staying out too late at night. The legend may have pre-Columbian origins and is often associated with the pre-Hispanic goddess Cihuacóatl, who was believed to cry for her lost children. The La Llorona legend has inspired numerous works of literature, music, art, and film in Mexico and other Latin American countries.