Initially, it seems that both the Sun and the Moon were regarded as feminine emblems, that is, emblems or symbols of the power of the Great Goddess. It was only in much more recent times that the Sun was assimilated with the patriarchal power of man, leaving the Moon exclusively associated with women.
The imposing figure of El Sombrerón stands as a sentinel of the nights in Antioquia and Tolima, Colombia. Dressed in a black ruana and a hat with brims so long they touch the ground, this wandering spirit has a history that dates back to the 19th century.
Lloronas are found from Mexico to Argentina. They look like beggars in some locations and angels in others. Their status as wandering ghosts lamenting the tragic deaths of their children is what distinguishes them.
