


Sightings of Lechuza are believed to coincide with thunderstorms. One of the powers of the Lechuza is to summon storms. Powers: As a witch, Lechuza possesses supernatural powers. In modern times, most reported run-ins with the witch-bird involve her swooping down at cars driving deserted roads at night. In other tales, the Lechuza is the vengeful spirit of a woman who has returned from the grave to torment the living and to seek revenge. Her spirit returns in the form of the bird-monster to get revenge. In some versions of the story, the Lechuza is the spirit of a witch who was murdered by locals. Lechuza will then swoop down and carry off the confused and horrified individual. Anyone who attempts to determine where the sound is coming from is at risk of becoming Lechuza's dinner. When a Lechuza finds her target she will perch in a location where she can't easily be seen and then will make either strange whistles or the sound of an infant crying. They then fly through the night in search of prey. At night, they transform into monsters with a bird's body and a woman's face, similar to depictions of harpies in Greek mythology. Lore: Lechuza are women who have sold their souls to the devil in exchange for magical powers. Tales of Lechuza are quite popular in Mexico and Texas.Īppearance: A human-sized bird with a woman's face Lechuza are either shape-shifting witches or spirits in Hispanic folklore.
