Siren & White Woman

In the Philippines, some believe that La Llorona was a siren, much like a mermaid, who lived out at sea. She gave birth to children who were mer-people just as she was. On their 14th birthday the children had to choose between becoming human or remaining mer-people. On one occasion, one of her children who decided to become human was killed by some fishermen. So whenever a child drowns or goes missing, it's thought that the Weeping Woman has exacted her revenge. When people hear wailing at night, they know someone has drowned.

Another story in the Philippines refers to La Llorona as the White Woman. It is believed that she is a stealer of souls. She lives among the patches of fog that drift along the ground at night. She is very beautiful and very alluring. Those who follow her into the mists will be lost forever. It is also believed that she takes the soul of a young girl every year during a parade held in May. And the wind heard howling at night is actually her crying.