Chilota Mythology - Legends and Mythical Creatures

Legends and Mythical Creatures

Myths and mythical creatures of Chiloé, in southern Chile include:

  • The Basilisco Chilote (a type of Basilisk)
  • The Brujo Chilote (a type of sorcerer)
  • The Caballo marino chilote (a type of water horse)
  • The Caleuche
  • The Camahueto
  • The Cape or Skin
  • The Chucao
  • The Cuchivilo
  • The Coñieuma (a double flower that screams as a child on new moon)
  • The Fiura
  • La Condená ("The Condemned")
  • The macabre Invunche
  • Chiloé (mytological origin). The legend of Ten ten Vilu, Coi coi Vilu and Origin of the Archipelago
  • The Millalobo
  • The Peuchen or Piguchen
  • The Pésame
  • The Pincoya, goddess of the Chiloean Seas
  • The Pincoy
  • The Sirena chilota (a type of Mermaid)
  • The Trauco

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