Myths and Legends in The Central Zone
The central zone of Chile being the most populated and the site of the first Spanish colonial establishments, the emergence of a unique mythology emerged in the Chilean colonial era. This mythology was characterized by an assimilation of many mythological beings arising from Mapuche tribal beliefs.
The myths and legends of this zone contain many versions modified from oral tradition. Some of the most popular and well known mythological figures include: Pedro Urdemales, la Calchona, la Llorona, el Culebrón, el Chonchón, and the Piuchén; legends include: the Inca Lagoon, the Burial of Cacique Vitacura and Rere's Bell. Additionally, there are many references to stories about the appearance of the devil (El Mandinga, and of encounters with witches.
Further emphasized is the insular mythology of the central zone with the Easter Island mythology, and others like the legend of the treasure of Juan Fernández, in the Juan Fernández archipelago.
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