Short Stuff: La Lechuza - The Witch Owl

This episode of "Stuff You Should Know"’s "Short Stuff" focuses on the urban legend of La Lechuza, a seven-foot owl with a woman's face from Texas-Mexico border folklore. Josh and Chuck discuss the various origin stories and attributes of La Lechuza, including her vengeful nature, her ability to mimic a baby's cries, and her targeting of drunk men. They explore the legend's possible roots in pre-Columbian Mesoamerican beliefs and its modern interpretations as a punisher of abusive men, also touching on pop culture references and real-life sightings.