Myths and Legends of The Southern Zone
Primary Article: Mapuche Mythology
This zone presents it's mythology and legends, in part, from many of the same colonial stories present in the central continental zone of Chile; as well as myths and legends influenced by/or belonging to Mapuche indigenous beliefs. Some of these beings and legends of this zone in Chile include the City of the Caesars, The Three Pascuales, and spirits of Mapuche beliefs like Pillán, the Wangulén, the Wekufes, the Anchimallén, Tenten and Caicai, and the Cuero, among many others.
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