Description
The Chilean mythology is an aggregate of myths and legends from the beliefs of Chile's indigenous groups (Mapuche, Tehuelche,...); and others of European origin, mainly of the Spanish colonization of Chile.
This variety of sources of beliefs caused, in some cases, a fusion of different beings of various mythological origins, and this has complemented and differentiated the Chilean mythology (example the Chilota mythology).
Likewise, the differences in landscape and climate throughout Chile formed defined geographical zones that underwent different historical circumstances; the which have contributed and favored the apparition of new, distinct beliefs and myths that have served to enrich the country's mythology.
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