Looking at the appearance and influence this myth has had on recent popular culture allows us to see the endurance of this legend. Many old myths have stood the test of time and lived on through generations. The reason for their continual impact on people and popular culture is due to their ability to adapt. These myths have morphed in an effort to stay relevant in our modern day. With each telling the myth adapts to its surroundings and its audience. The purpose of their teller and their details might change, but at its core it keeps its most important elements. Above all the endurance of this myth serves as a testament to the power of the Chican@ storytelling tradition. For approximately five centuries La Llorona has been a staple in Hispanic culture and has now become a known character in Anglo-American culture with the incorporation of the myth into popular culture.
