La Lechuza: The Shape-Shifting Witch-Owl | Monstrum

You're walking home, a little tipsy, guided only by the moonlight. Suddenly, you sense something watching you: an unnervingly large owl with a human face! This is La Lechuza, a malevolent witch-owl from Tejano and Mexican folklore.

Ayden from the Susto podcast joins us for this one! https://www.sustopodcast.com. Thanks for lending us your expertise, Ayden!

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