Results: Latin American Myths and Legends Part 5 - Final
Latin American myths and legends include tales of mythical creatures like the Chupacabras (a blood-sucking creature), as well as vengeful spirits like La Llorona (the Crying Woman). In this series, we'll cover some of the more well-known tales, as well as lesser known ones. Latin Life is my source for this series.
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La Casa Matusita - Peru. Located in downtown Lima, Peru, it is famously regarded as one of the most haunted buildings in Latin America. It is surrounded by urban legends involving paranormal activity, with tales of a cursed witch, a gruesome family murder by a Japanese immigrant, and a dinner party where guests went mad. Have you ever been in a building that was rumored to be haunted?
Yes
23%
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246 votes
No
44%
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466 votes
Undecided
12%
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128 votes
Not Applicable
21%
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220 votes
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La Planchada - Mexico. The Ironed Lady, got her name from being dressed in a very pristine and well ironed nurses uniform. Legend says she was a nurse who was rejected by a doctor and fell into despair, causing her to neglect her patients. Some of whom died because of lack of care. Now she cures people in Mexico DF hospitals, appearing at night healing badly injured people. Have you ever known a nurse who went above and beyond in their duties?
Yes
31%
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324 votes
No
35%
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370 votes
Undecided
14%
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147 votes
Not Applicable
21%
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219 votes
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